- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- Poland
- Mogadishu
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mogadishu, Somalia compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
Food | + 132% | |||
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Food in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 132% 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 | - | 2.49 zł | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 6 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (60 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 1082% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 17 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2.80 zł | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.51 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 | 100 S (0.60 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 S (18 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 778% | |
Housing | + 245% | |||
Housing in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 245% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000,000 S (17,980 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 673% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 805,000 S (4,825 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 189% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 S (1,199 zł) | 519 zł | + 131% | |
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 (2,098 zł) | 275 zł | + 662% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 47 zł | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 5,000,000 S (29,966 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 1495% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 419 zł | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 19 zł | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 S (120 zł) | 16 zł | + 672% | |
Clothes | + 158% | |||
Clothes in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 158% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200,000 S (1,199 zł) | 275 zł | + 336% | |
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 (1,199 zł) | 283 zł | + 324% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,000 S (1,498 zł) | 298 zł | + 403% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 S (119,865 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 5.28 zł | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 S (90 zł) | 75 zł | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 1052% | |||
Personal Care in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 1052% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 S (599 zł) | 14 zł | + 4271% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (360 zł) | 26 zł | + 1280% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 S (599 zł) | 100 zł | + 499% | |
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 (240 zł) | 11 zł | + 2027% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,000 S (72 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 1446% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 S (210 zł) | 7 zł | + 2993% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 S (180 zł) | 28 zł | + 540% | |
Entertainment | + 948% | |||
Entertainment in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 948% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 S (420 zł) | 63 zł | + 565% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 S (180 zł) | 44 zł | + 309% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65,000 S (390 zł) | 115 zł | + 237% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250,000 S (1,498 zł) | 90 zł | + 1565% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 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 | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,000 S (18 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 6100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 S (1,798 zł) | 108 zł | + 1563% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 13 zł | - | |
TOTAL | + 311% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 311% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 29,606 zł
(4,939,910 S)
in Mogadishu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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