Cost of living in Somalia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 1145% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (¥12,800) | ¥1,041 | + 1130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (¥21,583) | ¥713 | + 2928% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (¥8,234) | ¥467 | + 1664% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (¥1,627) | ¥215 | + 655% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (¥5,750) | ¥287 | + 1907% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,788 S (¥1,873) | ¥484 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (¥8,804) | ¥1,246 | + 607% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (¥4,585) | ¥610 | + 651% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (¥1,873) | ¥381 | + 391% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (¥1,914) | ¥267 | + 616% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (¥29,534) | ¥1,801 | + 1540% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (¥5,067) | ¥223 | + 2174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,547 S (¥2,210) | ¥242 | + 814% | |
| Housing | + 894% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 894% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (¥1,626,810) | ¥197,391 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,500,000 S (¥861,252) | ¥112,128 | + 668% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (¥76,556) | ¥15,296 | + 400% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (¥1,913,894) | ¥119,023 | + 1508% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (¥1,148,336) | ¥92,673 | + 1139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (¥162,681) | ¥11,742 | + 1286% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (¥31,895) | ¥3,714 | + 759% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (¥574,168) | ¥37,069 | + 1449% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,892 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (¥18,621) | ¥749 | + 2386% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (¥8,804) | ¥1,906 | + 362% | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 163% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (¥28,708) | ¥6,528 | + 340% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (¥38,278) | ¥7,956 | + 381% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (¥63,158) | ¥13,013 | + 385% | |
| Transportation | + 1042% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1042% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (¥6,124,460) | ¥2,936,380 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (¥2,206) | ¥143 | + 1442% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 728,428 S (¥139,413) | ¥9,633 | + 1347% | |
| Personal Care | + 309% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 309% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (¥3,254) | ¥1,406 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (¥4,785) | ¥525 | + 812% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (¥3,062) | ¥218 | + 1302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (¥1,627) | ¥251 | + 549% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (¥8,519) | ¥2,654 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 332% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 332% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (¥19,139) | ¥3,633 | + 427% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,165 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,734 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (¥3,254) | ¥809 | + 302% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (¥4,989) | ¥511 | + 877% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥509 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥46,875 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (¥62) | ¥26 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (¥75,454) | ¥8,766 | + 761% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22,014 S (¥4,213) | ¥477 | + 783% | |
| TOTAL | + 864% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,505 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 864% more expensive than in Japan
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