- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- Poland
- Mogadishu
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mogadishu, Somalia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 240% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 20 zł | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 17 zł | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2.62 zł | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 6 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (64 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 1044% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 10 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2.94 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1.99 zł | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2.81 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 20 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 5.16 zł | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,500 S (48 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 2214% | |
| Housing | + 248% | |||
| Housing in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 248% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000,000 S (19,069 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 720% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 805,000 S (5,117 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 S (1,271 zł) | 519 zł | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,175 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 844 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 S (2,225 zł) | 275 zł | + 708% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 47 zł | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000,000 S (31,782 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 1677% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 419 zł | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 20 zł | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 S (127 zł) | 16 zł | + 719% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 169% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200,000 S (1,271 zł) | 275 zł | + 362% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 113 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (1,271 zł) | 282 zł | + 351% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,000 S (1,589 zł) | 297 zł | + 435% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 S (127,128 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 5.23 zł | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 S (95 zł) | 75 zł | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1122% | |||
| Personal Care in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 1122% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 S (636 zł) | 14 zł | + 4536% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (381 zł) | 26 zł | + 1364% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 S (636 zł) | 103 zł | + 517% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40,000 S (254 zł) | 11 zł | + 2156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,000 S (76 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 1540% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 S (222 zł) | 7 zł | + 3181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 S (191 zł) | 30 zł | + 536% | |
| Entertainment | + 1092% | |||
| Entertainment in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 1092% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 S (445 zł) | 63 zł | + 611% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 S (191 zł) | 44 zł | + 333% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65,000 S (413 zł) | 126 zł | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250,000 S (1,589 zł) | 90 zł | + 1666% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 6 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6.00 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,000 S (19 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 6476% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 S (1,907 zł) | 108 zł | + 1664% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | + 362% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 237 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 362% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 30,491 zł
(4,796,867 S)
in Mogadishu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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