Cost of living in Somalia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2532% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2532% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (₨8,388) | ₨350 | + 2296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (₨14,145) | ₨290 | + 4781% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (₨5,396) | ₨142 | + 3702% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (₨1,066) | ₨52 | + 1943% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (₨3,768) | ₨72 | + 5167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (₨5,770) | ₨229 | + 2425% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (₨3,005) | ₨138 | + 2071% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (₨1,228) | ₨31 | + 3894% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (₨1,254) | ₨132 | + 853% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (₨19,355) | ₨763 | + 2436% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (₨3,321) | ₨85 | + 3794% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (₨1,080) | ₨36 | + 2925% | |
| Housing | + 3262% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 3262% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (₨1,066,144) | ₨33,514 | + 3081% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (₨417,304) | ₨20,078 | + 1978% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (₨50,171) | ₨4,877 | + 929% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (₨1,254,287) | ₨19,082 | + 6473% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (₨752,572) | ₨12,146 | + 6096% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (₨106,614) | ₨3,419 | + 3018% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (₨20,903) | ₨678 | + 2985% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (₨376,286) | ₨29,148 | + 1191% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,326 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (₨12,203) | ₨399 | + 2956% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (₨5,770) | ₨250 | + 2211% | |
| Clothes | + 248% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 248% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (₨18,814) | ₨2,330 | + 708% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,598 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (₨25,086) | ₨3,668 | + 584% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (₨41,391) | ₨2,755 | + 1402% | |
| Transportation | + 2380% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 2380% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (₨4,013,718) | ₨921,658 | + 335% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (₨1,446) | ₨79 | + 1731% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (₨66,614) | ₨1,229 | + 5321% | |
| Personal Care | + 450% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 450% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (₨2,132) | ₨105 | + 1935% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨163 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (₨3,136) | ₨255 | + 1127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (₨2,007) | ₨141 | + 1324% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (₨1,066) | ₨67 | + 1480% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (₨5,583) | ₨240 | + 2224% | |
| Entertainment | + 581% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 581% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (₨12,543) | ₨1,189 | + 955% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨473 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,675 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (₨2,132) | ₨597 | + 257% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (₨3,269) | ₨195 | + 1574% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨35,885 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (₨41) | ₨5.16 | + 690% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (₨49,449) | ₨1,585 | + 3019% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (₨3,306) | ₨271 | + 1120% | |
| TOTAL | + 1970% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,005 prices entered by 2,229 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1970% more expensive than in India
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