- 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120) | - | - | |
| 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36) | - | - | |
| 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35,903) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 805,000 S (元9,634) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 S (元2,394) | - | - | |
| 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4,189) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000,000 S (元59,838) | - | - | |
| 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239) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mogadishu (Somalia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200,000 S (元2,394) | - | - | |
| 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2,394) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,000 S (元2,992) | - | - | |
| 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239,352) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 S (元180) | - | - | |
| 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1,197) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (元718) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 S (元1,197) | - | - | |
| 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479) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,000 S (元144) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 S (元419) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 S (元359) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mogadishu (Somalia) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 S (元838) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 S (元359) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65,000 S (元778) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250,000 S (元2,992) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,000 S (元36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 S (元3,590) | - | - | |
| 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 40 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 01, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元99,000
in Aksu
you would need to make just about 元99,000
(8,272,321 S)
in Mogadishu.
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