Cost of living in Somalia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 1874% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 1874% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (806元) | 45元 | + 1676% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (1,360元) | 34元 | + 3897% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (519元) | 15元 | + 3250% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (102元) | 15元 | + 576% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (362元) | 13元 | + 2609% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,788 S (118元) | 8元 | + 1357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (555元) | 59元 | + 845% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (289元) | 15元 | + 1830% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (118元) | 6.00元 | + 1868% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (121元) | 5.17元 | + 2234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (1,861元) | 112元 | + 1564% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (319元) | 8元 | + 3885% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,547 S (139元) | 14元 | + 903% | |
| Housing | + 1477% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 1477% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (102,486元) | 9,398元 | + 991% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,500,000 S (54,257元) | 4,943元 | + 998% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (4,823元) | 431元 | + 1019% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (120,571元) | 5,740元 | + 2001% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (72,343元) | 2,997元 | + 2314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (10,249元) | 285元 | + 3494% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (2,009元) | 93元 | + 2050% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (36,171元) | 2,464元 | + 1368% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 561元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (1,173元) | 38元 | + 2972% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (555元) | 47元 | + 1070% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 155% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (1,809元) | 481元 | + 276% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 250元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (2,411元) | 647元 | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (3,979元) | 620元 | + 541% | |
| Transportation | + 2502% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 2502% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (385,828元) | 134,340元 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (139元) | 7元 | + 1885% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 728,428 S (8,783元) | 149元 | + 5804% | |
| Personal Care | + 433% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 433% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (205元) | 37元 | + 455% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (301元) | 31元 | + 868% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (193元) | 8元 | + 2224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (102元) | 12元 | + 746% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (537元) | 71元 | + 660% | |
| Entertainment | + 493% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 493% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (1,206元) | 177元 | + 580% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 395元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (205元) | 68元 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (314元) | 33元 | + 858% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (3.92元) | 0.31元 | + 1164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (4,753元) | 335元 | + 1320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22,014 S (265元) | 22元 | + 1110% | |
| TOTAL | + 1473% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,151 prices entered by 361 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1473% more expensive than in China
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