Cost of living in Somalia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 1132% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (¥12,049) | ¥941 | + 1180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (¥20,317) | ¥695 | + 2824% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (¥7,751) | ¥426 | + 1721% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (¥1,531) | ¥203 | + 656% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (¥5,413) | ¥244 | + 2115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥653 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (¥8,288) | ¥888 | + 833% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (¥4,316) | ¥792 | + 445% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (¥1,763) | ¥389 | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (¥1,802) | ¥306 | + 488% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (¥27,802) | ¥1,351 | + 1958% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (¥4,770) | ¥185 | + 2474% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (¥1,551) | ¥246 | + 529% | |
| Housing | + 609% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 609% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (¥1,531,395) | ¥295,978 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (¥599,410) | ¥169,167 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (¥72,066) | ¥25,258 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (¥1,801,641) | ¥144,655 | + 1145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (¥1,080,985) | ¥80,593 | + 1241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (¥153,139) | ¥13,235 | + 1057% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (¥30,025) | ¥4,060 | + 640% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (¥540,492) | ¥55,604 | + 872% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,692 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (¥17,529) | ¥778 | + 2152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (¥8,288) | ¥2,599 | + 219% | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 157% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (¥27,025) | ¥6,849 | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,780 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (¥36,033) | ¥8,249 | + 337% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (¥59,454) | ¥12,511 | + 375% | |
| Transportation | + 729% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 729% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (¥5,765,251) | ¥2,585,890 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (¥2,076) | ¥135 | + 1439% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (¥95,683) | ¥10,445 | + 816% | |
| Personal Care | + 295% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 295% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (¥3,063) | ¥1,225 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥655 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (¥4,504) | ¥501 | + 798% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (¥2,883) | ¥170 | + 1597% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (¥1,531) | ¥229 | + 570% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (¥8,019) | ¥2,983 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 274% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 274% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (¥18,016) | ¥3,633 | + 396% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,657 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,422 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (¥3,063) | ¥1,122 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (¥4,696) | ¥445 | + 956% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥556 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (¥59) | ¥40 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (¥71,028) | ¥9,497 | + 648% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (¥4,749) | ¥525 | + 804% | |
| TOTAL | + 670% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 757 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 670% more expensive than in Japan
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