Cost of living in Somalia compared to China
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Somalia is about the same as in China | ||||
Somalia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 46元 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 40元 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 18元 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 19元 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 11元 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 63元 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15元 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7元 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 118元 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 16元 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Somalia is about the same as in China | ||||
Somalia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,059元 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 9,006元 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 421元 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 7,547元 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,347元 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 115元 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 1,086元 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in China | ||||
Somalia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 529元 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 248元 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 626元 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 828元 | - | |
Transportation | + 1613% | |||
Transportation in Somalia is 1613% more expensive than in China | ||||
Somalia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,000 S (186元) | 9元 | + 2073% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (6,596元) | 204元 | + 3141% | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in Somalia is 135% more expensive than in China | ||||
Somalia | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (745元) | 27元 | + 2675% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 13元 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 15元 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 74元 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in China | ||||
Somalia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 265元 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 348元 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 79元 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 29元 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 18元 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 410元 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
TOTAL | + 1324% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1324% more expensive than in China
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