- Cost of Living
- Somalia
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- Bosaso
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bosaso, Somalia vs Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 476% | |||
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Food in Bosaso (Somalia) is 476% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26,562 S (₨3,247) | ₨362 | + 797% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,123 S (₨2,827) | ₨331 | + 753% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨137 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨62 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | ₨70 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨40 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨198 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨102 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨21 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨114 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨473 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨86 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 S (₨1,223) | ₨30 | + 3934% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Bosaso (Somalia) is 2% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,000,000 S (₨489,053) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,000,000 S (₨366,790) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,897 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 782,347 S (₨95,652) | ₨35,000 | + 173% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bosaso (Somalia) is in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,325 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,600 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,502 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
Transportation | + 234% | |||
Transportation in Bosaso (Somalia) is 234% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000,000 S (₨9,169,750) | ₨600,000 | + 1428% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 455% | |||
Personal Care in Bosaso (Somalia) is 455% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (₨7,336) | ₨150 | + 4791% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 S (₨18,340) | ₨300 | + 6013% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨120 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨50 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,000 S (₨5,502) | ₨100 | + 5402% | |
Entertainment | + 133% | |||
Entertainment in Bosaso (Somalia) is 133% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120,000 S (₨14,672) | ₨1,000 | + 1367% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨392 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨89 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨78 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 S (₨122) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨608 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 185% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Bosaso (Somalia) is 185% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨16,804
(137,442 S)
in Bosaso
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨5,900
in Agartala.
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