Cost of living in Somalia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 1930% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 1930% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (Taka 9,686) | Taka 230 | + 4111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (Taka 16,334) | Taka 376 | + 4239% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (Taka 6,231) | Taka 184 | + 3289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (Taka 1,231) | Taka 79 | + 1458% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (Taka 4,351) | Taka 105 | + 4063% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 54 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (Taka 6,663) | Taka 526 | + 1168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (Taka 3,470) | Taka 159 | + 2076% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (Taka 1,418) | Taka 28 | + 4935% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (Taka 1,448) | Taka 442 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (Taka 22,351) | Taka 1,461 | + 1430% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (Taka 3,835) | Taka 102 | + 3668% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (Taka 1,247) | Taka 45 | + 2669% | |
| Housing | + 2194% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 2194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (Taka 1,231,134) | Taka 64,159 | + 1819% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (Taka 481,883) | Taka 34,477 | + 1298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (Taka 57,936) | Taka 4,050 | + 1331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (Taka 1,448,393) | Taka 39,073 | + 3607% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (Taka 869,036) | Taka 22,885 | + 3697% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (Taka 123,113) | Taka 4,140 | + 2873% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (Taka 24,138) | Taka 1,099 | + 2096% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (Taka 434,518) | Taka 37,254 | + 1066% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (Taka 14,092) | Taka 411 | + 3332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (Taka 6,663) | Taka 621 | + 973% | |
| Clothes | + 255% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 255% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (Taka 21,726) | Taka 1,987 | + 993% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,314 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (Taka 28,968) | Taka 4,295 | + 574% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (Taka 47,797) | Taka 4,454 | + 973% | |
| Transportation | + 1516% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1516% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (Taka 4,634,858) | Taka 3,080,790 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (Taka 1,669) | Taka 94 | + 1681% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (Taka 76,923) | Taka 1,477 | + 5110% | |
| Personal Care | + 461% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 461% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (Taka 2,462) | Taka 129 | + 1811% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (Taka 3,621) | Taka 411 | + 781% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (Taka 2,317) | Taka 82 | + 2729% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (Taka 1,231) | Taka 100 | + 1137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (Taka 6,447) | Taka 240 | + 2586% | |
| Entertainment | + 473% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 473% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (Taka 14,484) | Taka 1,281 | + 1031% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (Taka 2,462) | Taka 1,179 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (Taka 3,775) | Taka 284 | + 1228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 638 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (Taka 47) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (Taka 57,102) | Taka 1,420 | + 3922% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (Taka 3,818) | Taka 258 | + 1382% | |
| TOTAL | + 1482% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 912 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1482% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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