- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- Poland
- Mogadishu
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mogadishu, Somalia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 249% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 249% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 23 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 | - | 9 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (66 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 1084% | |
| 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 | - | 3.01 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 24 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 5.16 zł | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,500 S (49 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 2294% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 250% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000,000 S (19,731 zł) | 2,686 zł | + 635% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 805,000 S (5,295 zł) | 1,715 zł | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 S (1,315 zł) | 519 zł | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,381 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,036 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 S (2,302 zł) | 275 zł | + 736% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000,000 S (32,885 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 1738% | |
| 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 (132 zł) | 16 zł | + 748% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 177% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200,000 S (1,315 zł) | 274 zł | + 381% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 118 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (1,315 zł) | 282 zł | + 367% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,000 S (1,644 zł) | 297 zł | + 453% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 S (131,541 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 5.23 zł | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 S (99 zł) | 83 zł | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1171% | |||
| Personal Care in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 1171% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 S (658 zł) | 14 zł | + 4697% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (395 zł) | 26 zł | + 1415% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 S (658 zł) | 103 zł | + 539% | |
| 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 (263 zł) | 11 zł | + 2234% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,000 S (79 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 1597% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 S (230 zł) | 7 zł | + 3295% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 S (197 zł) | 30 zł | + 558% | |
| Entertainment | + 1143% | |||
| Entertainment in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 1143% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 S (460 zł) | 63 zł | + 635% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 S (197 zł) | 46 zł | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65,000 S (428 zł) | 126 zł | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250,000 S (1,644 zł) | 102 zł | + 1512% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 5.95 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,035 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,000 S (20 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 6831% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 S (1,973 zł) | 120 zł | + 1545% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 14 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | + 372% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 372% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 35,904 zł
(5,459,019 S)
in Mogadishu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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