- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Somalia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 474% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 474% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 S (580元) | 51元 | + 1036% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 34元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 15元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (116元) | 8元 | + 1317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 58元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.63元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 114元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 S (139元) | 12元 | + 1062% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 9,408元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 S (1,275元) | 4,307元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 439元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,706元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,520元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 311元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 86元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,131元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 681元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 260元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 624元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 694元 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Somalia is in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 156元 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Somalia is in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 493元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 59元 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 148元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 86元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 752元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 367元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 59元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,239元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.99元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 309元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,493 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01159
CNY
/
SOS
Cost of living in Somalia is 185% more expensive than in China
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