Cost of living in Somalia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨345 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨289 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨145 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨54 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨80 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨233 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨156 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨30 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨146 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨694 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨90 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨35 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Somalia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨29,947 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨20,075 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,456 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨19,757 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,927 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,186 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨662 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨28,426 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,125 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨369 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨382 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,322 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,519 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,773 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,814 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1881% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1881% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,021,150 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,000 S (₨1,916) | ₨96 | + 1895% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (₨67,839) | ₨1,210 | + 5504% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Somalia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨107 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨218 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨605 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨376 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨192 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨268 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨164 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨223 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,190 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨482 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,354 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,700 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨684 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨204 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨173 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨44,632 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,402 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨276 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1880% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,340 prices entered by 1,144 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1880% more expensive than in India
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