Cost of living in Somalia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 36 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 34 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 5.86 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 5.66 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.90 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Somalia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,725 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,495 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 593 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,641 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 510 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 89 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 2,004 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 631 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 249 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 246 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 412 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 307 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1285% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1285% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,713 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,000 S (R$ 130) | R$ 5.53 | + 2248% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (R$ 4,600) | R$ 229 | + 1913% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (R$ 520) | R$ 44 | + 1089% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 263 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 113 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 197 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 125 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1082% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,003 prices entered by 1,655 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1082% more expensive than in Brazil
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