Cost of living in Somalia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 2533% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2533% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (R$ 623) | R$ 28 | + 2143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (R$ 1,050) | R$ 27 | + 3752% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (R$ 401) | R$ 8 | + 5109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (R$ 79) | R$ 3.94 | + 1909% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (R$ 280) | R$ 8 | + 3198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 5.54 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (R$ 428) | R$ 18 | + 2301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (R$ 223) | R$ 7 | + 3003% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (R$ 91) | R$ 4.61 | + 1880% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (R$ 93) | R$ 4.98 | + 1772% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (R$ 1,437) | R$ 39 | + 3584% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (R$ 247) | R$ 7 | + 3219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (R$ 80) | R$ 3.47 | + 2210% | |
| Housing | + 2458% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 2458% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (R$ 79,175) | R$ 3,055 | + 2492% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (R$ 30,990) | R$ 1,836 | + 1588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (R$ 3,726) | R$ 501 | + 644% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (R$ 93,147) | R$ 2,153 | + 4227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (R$ 55,888) | R$ 1,313 | + 4157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (R$ 7,918) | R$ 369 | + 2046% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (R$ 1,552) | R$ 80 | + 1837% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (R$ 27,944) | R$ 1,697 | + 1547% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 480 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (R$ 906) | R$ 23 | + 3882% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (R$ 428) | R$ 17 | + 2420% | |
| Clothes | + 232% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 232% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (R$ 1,397) | R$ 199 | + 601% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 187 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (R$ 1,863) | R$ 329 | + 466% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (R$ 3,074) | R$ 248 | + 1139% | |
| Transportation | + 1534% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1534% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (R$ 298,071) | R$ 89,783 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (R$ 107) | R$ 4.64 | + 2212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (R$ 4,947) | R$ 222 | + 2133% | |
| Personal Care | + 464% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 464% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (R$ 158) | R$ 16 | + 867% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (R$ 233) | R$ 16 | + 1395% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (R$ 149) | R$ 5.89 | + 2430% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (R$ 79) | R$ 4.15 | + 1810% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (R$ 415) | R$ 45 | + 830% | |
| Entertainment | + 500% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 500% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (R$ 931) | R$ 94 | + 896% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (R$ 158) | R$ 25 | + 529% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (R$ 243) | R$ 11 | + 2107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,584 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (R$ 3.03) | R$ 1.32 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (R$ 3,672) | R$ 117 | + 3025% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (R$ 246) | R$ 10 | + 2339% | |
| TOTAL | + 1608% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,849 prices entered by 1,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1608% more expensive than in Brazil
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