Cost of living in Somalia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 2917% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2917% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (R$ 600) | R$ 28 | + 2005% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (R$ 1,011) | R$ 25 | + 3914% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (R$ 386) | R$ 8 | + 5031% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (R$ 76) | R$ 3.39 | + 2146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (R$ 269) | R$ 8 | + 3439% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,788 S (R$ 88) | R$ 5.54 | + 1485% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (R$ 412) | R$ 16 | + 2528% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (R$ 215) | R$ 6 | + 3435% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (R$ 88) | R$ 4.11 | + 2036% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (R$ 90) | R$ 4.70 | + 1807% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (R$ 1,383) | R$ 38 | + 3521% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (R$ 237) | R$ 7 | + 3307% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,547 S (R$ 104) | R$ 3.40 | + 2943% | |
| Housing | + 2444% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 2444% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (R$ 76,201) | R$ 3,364 | + 2165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,500,000 S (R$ 40,342) | R$ 1,922 | + 1998% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (R$ 3,586) | R$ 481 | + 646% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (R$ 89,648) | R$ 1,977 | + 4435% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (R$ 53,789) | R$ 1,289 | + 4072% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (R$ 7,620) | R$ 293 | + 2505% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (R$ 1,494) | R$ 78 | + 1810% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (R$ 26,895) | R$ 1,525 | + 1663% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 438 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (R$ 872) | R$ 24 | + 3469% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (R$ 412) | R$ 16 | + 2402% | |
| Clothes | + 222% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 222% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (R$ 1,345) | R$ 217 | + 521% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (R$ 1,793) | R$ 310 | + 478% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (R$ 2,958) | R$ 243 | + 1118% | |
| Transportation | + 1995% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1995% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (R$ 286,875) | R$ 87,541 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (R$ 103) | R$ 4.32 | + 2292% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 728,428 S (R$ 6,530) | R$ 208 | + 3039% | |
| Personal Care | + 507% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 507% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (R$ 152) | R$ 18 | + 744% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (R$ 224) | R$ 15 | + 1402% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (R$ 143) | R$ 5.34 | + 2585% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (R$ 76) | R$ 3.69 | + 1965% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (R$ 399) | R$ 40 | + 892% | |
| Entertainment | + 505% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 505% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (R$ 896) | R$ 101 | + 787% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (R$ 152) | R$ 24 | + 532% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (R$ 234) | R$ 10 | + 2293% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (R$ 2.91) | R$ 1.31 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (R$ 3,534) | R$ 114 | + 2999% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (R$ 236) | R$ 10 | + 2176% | |
| TOTAL | + 1788% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,073 prices entered by 1,119 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1788% more expensive than in Brazil
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