- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- China
- Mogadishu
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mogadishu, Somalia compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mogadishu (Somalia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 元10 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (元115) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 S (元35) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Mogadishu (Somalia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000,000 S (元34,570) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 805,000 S (元9,276) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 S (元2,305) | - | - | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 S (元4,033) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000,000 S (元57,617) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 S (元230) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mogadishu (Somalia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200,000 S (元2,305) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (元2,305) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,000 S (元2,881) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mogadishu (Somalia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 S (元230,470) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 S (元173) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mogadishu (Somalia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 S (元1,152) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (元691) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 S (元1,152) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40,000 S (元461) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,000 S (元138) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 S (元403) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 S (元346) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mogadishu (Somalia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 S (元807) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 S (元346) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65,000 S (元749) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250,000 S (元2,881) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,000 S (元35) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 S (元3,457) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | ||||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mogadishu (Somalia) is about the same as in Aksu (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元96,000
in Aksu
you would need to make just about 元96,000
(8,330,811 S)
in Mogadishu.
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