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 | - | ₨361 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨333 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨178 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨55 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨90 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨236 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨162 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨31 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨157 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨767 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨88 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨46,438 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨26,734 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,322 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨24,906 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,288 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,022 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨662 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,524 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,233 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨520 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨559 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,582 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,556 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,248 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,070 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2008% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 2008% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,056,360 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,000 S (₨2,170) | ₨108 | + 1908% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (₨76,821) | ₨1,181 | + 6407% | |
| 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) | - | ₨126 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨247 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,336 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨392 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨269 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨92 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨304 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Somalia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,526 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨647 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,809 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨641 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨204 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨47,498 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.06 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,773 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨238 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2025% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,661 prices entered by 1,107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.14465
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Cost of living in Somalia is 2025% more expensive than in India
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