- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Somalia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 658% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 658% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 S (Taka 7,212) | Taka 378 | + 1808% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | Taka 438 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 220 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Taka 74 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 102 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (Taka 1,442) | Taka 56 | + 2477% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 330 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 148 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Taka 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 318 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,478 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Taka 101 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 S (Taka 1,731) | Taka 48 | + 3494% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 3% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 43,806 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 S (Taka 15,866) | Taka 35,106 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,522 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 46,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,863 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 2,602 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,713 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 41,130 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,071 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 307 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 549 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,210 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,415 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 5,111 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,953 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Somalia is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 88 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,280 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Somalia is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 302 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 359 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 91 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 107 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 951 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,973 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,831 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,364 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 305 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 501 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,337 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 220% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,469 prices entered by 374 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.14424
BDT
/
SOS
Cost of living in Somalia is 220% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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