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$ 30 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 31 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 4.40 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 4.86 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.69 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.79 | - | |
| 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$ 2,823 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,997 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 590 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,234 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,471 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 418 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 84 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,988 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 588 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 347 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 263 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1315% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1315% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,744 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,000 S (R$ 131) | R$ 7 | + 1888% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (R$ 4,634) | R$ 223 | + 1974% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Somalia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.63 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Somalia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 93 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 190 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 28 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 123 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1317% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,309 prices entered by 2,023 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1317% more expensive than in Brazil
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