- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- Switzerland
- Mogadishu
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mogadishu, Somalia compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 59% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | CHF 25 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | CHF 1.75 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | CHF 5.18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (CHF 17) | CHF 4.04 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 4.04 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 5.20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.76 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 100 S (CHF 0.17) | CHF 2.40 | - 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 S (CHF 5.18) | CHF 2.85 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 41% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000,000 S (CHF 5,184) | CHF 3,513 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 805,000 S (CHF 1,391) | CHF 2,538 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 S (CHF 346) | CHF 161 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 350,000 S (CHF 605) | CHF 81 | + 650% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 47 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000,000 S (CHF 8,639) | CHF 752 | + 1049% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 169 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 19 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 S (CHF 35) | CHF 32 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 98% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200,000 S (CHF 346) | CHF 131 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 56 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (CHF 346) | CHF 134 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,000 S (CHF 432) | CHF 151 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 S (CHF 34,557) | CHF 28,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | CHF 1.69 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 S (CHF 26) | CHF 81 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 279% | |||
| Personal Care in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 279% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 S (CHF 173) | CHF 21 | + 716% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (CHF 104) | CHF 29 | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 S (CHF 173) | CHF 140 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40,000 S (CHF 69) | CHF 5.61 | + 1132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,000 S (CHF 21) | CHF 2.83 | + 634% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35,000 S (CHF 60) | CHF 4.05 | + 1394% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 S (CHF 52) | CHF 45 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 291% | |||
| Entertainment in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 291% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 S (CHF 121) | CHF 70 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 S (CHF 52) | CHF 37 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65,000 S (CHF 112) | CHF 189 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 250,000 S (CHF 432) | CHF 100 | + 332% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 4.84 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,000 S (CHF 5.18) | CHF 0.43 | + 1105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 S (CHF 518) | CHF 108 | + 382% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,141 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mogadishu (Somalia) is 93% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, you would need at least CHF 21,221
(12,281,501 S)
in Mogadishu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
CHF 11,000
in Zurich.
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