Cost of living in Somalia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 1687% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 1687% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (Mex$ 2,317) | Mex$ 226 | + 926% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (Mex$ 3,907) | Mex$ 122 | + 3104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (Mex$ 1,491) | Mex$ 54 | + 2651% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 21 | + 1290% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 35 | + 2856% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (Mex$ 1,594) | Mex$ 71 | + 2157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 41 | + 1928% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 24 | + 1296% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 24 | + 1365% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (Mex$ 5,347) | Mex$ 227 | + 2258% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (Mex$ 917) | Mex$ 30 | + 2946% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 21 | + 1346% | |
| Housing | + 1978% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 1978% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (Mex$ 294,503) | Mex$ 19,344 | + 1422% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (Mex$ 115,273) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 1238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (Mex$ 13,859) | Mex$ 970 | + 1328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (Mex$ 346,474) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 3281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (Mex$ 207,885) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 3898% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (Mex$ 29,450) | Mex$ 693 | + 4153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (Mex$ 5,774) | Mex$ 387 | + 1391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (Mex$ 103,942) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 1451% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,046 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (Mex$ 3,371) | Mex$ 98 | + 3350% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (Mex$ 1,594) | Mex$ 94 | + 1592% | |
| Clothes | + 211% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 211% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (Mex$ 5,197) | Mex$ 861 | + 503% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 672 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (Mex$ 6,929) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 358% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (Mex$ 11,434) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 897% | |
| Transportation | + 1814% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1814% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (Mex$ 1,108,718) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 19 | + 1980% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (Mex$ 18,401) | Mex$ 553 | + 3229% | |
| Personal Care | + 425% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 425% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 75 | + 687% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 546 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 58 | + 1395% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 31 | + 1710% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 29 | + 921% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (Mex$ 1,542) | Mex$ 188 | + 721% | |
| Entertainment | + 473% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 473% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (Mex$ 3,465) | Mex$ 294 | + 1078% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 150 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 805 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 669 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 122 | + 381% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 71 | + 1174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,185 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 3.14 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (Mex$ 13,659) | Mex$ 966 | + 1314% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 62 | + 1382% | |
| TOTAL | + 1429% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,440 prices entered by 1,239 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1429% more expensive than in Mexico
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