Cost of living in Somalia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 1624% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 1624% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (739元) | 54元 | + 1264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (1,245元) | 36元 | + 3344% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (475元) | 16元 | + 2898% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (94元) | 14元 | + 576% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (332元) | 14元 | + 2252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (508元) | 56元 | + 808% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (265元) | 13元 | + 2011% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (108元) | 7元 | + 1552% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (110元) | 6元 | + 1697% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (1,704元) | 109元 | + 1470% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (292元) | 9元 | + 3147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (95元) | 10元 | + 891% | |
| Housing | + 1358% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 1358% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (93,874元) | 7,537元 | + 1146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (36,744元) | 4,597元 | + 699% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (4,418元) | 416元 | + 963% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (110,440元) | 6,994元 | + 1479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (66,264元) | 3,863元 | + 1615% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (9,387元) | 264元 | + 3457% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (1,841元) | 87元 | + 2017% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (33,132元) | 2,180元 | + 1420% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (1,075元) | 46元 | + 2220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (508元) | 45元 | + 1038% | |
| Clothes | + 174% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 174% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (1,657元) | 370元 | + 348% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 226元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (2,209元) | 582元 | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (3,645元) | 519元 | + 602% | |
| Transportation | + 1596% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1596% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (353,409元) | 160,747元 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (127元) | 6元 | + 1880% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (5,865元) | 177元 | + 3219% | |
| Personal Care | + 383% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 383% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (188元) | 29元 | + 547% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 488元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (276元) | 33元 | + 742% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (177元) | 9元 | + 1811% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (94元) | 10元 | + 817% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (492元) | 86元 | + 473% | |
| Entertainment | + 412% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 412% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (1,104元) | 195元 | + 467% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 95元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 996元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 413元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (188元) | 71元 | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (288元) | 34元 | + 748% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (3.59元) | 0.55元 | + 556% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (4,354元) | 370元 | + 1075% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (291元) | 22元 | + 1215% | |
| TOTAL | + 1195% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,883 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1195% more expensive than in China
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