- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Somalia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 352% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 352% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 S (¥9,770) | ¥1,038 | + 841% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ¥691 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥436 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥203 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥287 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (¥1,954) | ¥777 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥927 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥688 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥416 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥277 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,538 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥199 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 S (¥2,345) | ¥198 | + 1083% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥218,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 S (¥21,495) | ¥123,235 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,518 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥110,576 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥71,567 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,926 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,101 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,537 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,838 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,197 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,336 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,421 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Somalia is in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,510,720 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥145 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Somalia is in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,939 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,071 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,647 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥964 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥586 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,339 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,106 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 153% more expensive than in Japan
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