Cost of living in Somalia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2870% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2870% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (₨8,205) | ₨394 | + 1981% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (₨13,835) | ₨277 | + 4895% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (₨5,278) | ₨143 | + 3590% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (₨1,043) | ₨52 | + 1895% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (₨3,686) | ₨73 | + 4949% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,788 S (₨1,201) | ₨37 | + 3183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (₨5,643) | ₨209 | + 2601% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (₨2,939) | ₨140 | + 2002% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (₨1,201) | ₨28 | + 4223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (₨1,227) | ₨127 | + 865% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (₨18,932) | ₨853 | + 2119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (₨3,248) | ₨83 | + 3801% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,547 S (₨1,417) | ₨35 | + 3995% | |
| Housing | + 3140% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 3140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (₨1,042,804) | ₨31,379 | + 3223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,500,000 S (₨552,073) | ₨20,124 | + 2643% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (₨49,073) | ₨4,104 | + 1096% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (₨1,226,828) | ₨24,066 | + 4998% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (₨736,097) | ₨14,061 | + 5135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (₨104,280) | ₨3,193 | + 3166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (₨20,445) | ₨744 | + 2649% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (₨368,048) | ₨30,596 | + 1103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,684 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (₨11,936) | ₨376 | + 3074% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (₨5,643) | ₨291 | + 1839% | |
| Clothes | + 234% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (₨18,402) | ₨2,388 | + 671% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,586 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (₨24,537) | ₨3,770 | + 551% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (₨40,485) | ₨2,768 | + 1363% | |
| Transportation | + 3038% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 3038% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (₨3,925,850) | ₨925,218 | + 324% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (₨1,414) | ₨76 | + 1765% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 728,428 S (₨89,366) | ₨1,208 | + 7300% | |
| Personal Care | + 471% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 471% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (₨2,086) | ₨111 | + 1784% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨174 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (₨3,067) | ₨231 | + 1230% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (₨1,963) | ₨148 | + 1224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (₨1,043) | ₨67 | + 1446% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (₨5,461) | ₨254 | + 2054% | |
| Entertainment | + 584% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 584% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (₨12,268) | ₨1,215 | + 910% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨476 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,807 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,940 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (₨2,086) | ₨686 | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (₨3,198) | ₨220 | + 1352% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨236 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨34,455 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (₨40) | ₨3.96 | + 906% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (₨48,367) | ₨1,992 | + 2328% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22,014 S (₨2,701) | ₨244 | + 1005% | |
| TOTAL | + 2157% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19,471 prices entered by 2,346 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 2157% more expensive than in India
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