Cost of living in Somalia compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 2233% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2233% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (Mex$ 2,491) | Mex$ 177 | + 1309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (Mex$ 4,200) | Mex$ 110 | + 3710% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (Mex$ 1,602) | Mex$ 54 | + 2859% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 20 | + 1475% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 33 | + 3311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,788 S (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 23 | + 1452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (Mex$ 1,713) | Mex$ 68 | + 2407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 40 | + 2153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 23 | + 1454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 22 | + 1577% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (Mex$ 5,747) | Mex$ 225 | + 2453% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 29 | + 3328% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,547 S (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 20 | + 2025% | |
| Housing | + 2142% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 2142% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (Mex$ 316,559) | Mex$ 18,680 | + 1595% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,500,000 S (Mex$ 167,590) | Mex$ 8,689 | + 1829% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (Mex$ 14,897) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 1098% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (Mex$ 372,422) | Mex$ 10,829 | + 3339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (Mex$ 223,453) | Mex$ 5,575 | + 3908% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (Mex$ 31,656) | Mex$ 846 | + 3640% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (Mex$ 6,206) | Mex$ 379 | + 1538% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (Mex$ 111,727) | Mex$ 7,486 | + 1393% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,948 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (Mex$ 3,623) | Mex$ 101 | + 3489% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (Mex$ 1,713) | Mex$ 84 | + 1933% | |
| Clothes | + 216% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 216% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (Mex$ 5,586) | Mex$ 844 | + 562% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 615 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (Mex$ 7,448) | Mex$ 1,537 | + 385% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (Mex$ 12,290) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 945% | |
| Transportation | + 2665% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 2665% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (Mex$ 1,191,750) | Mex$ 317,978 | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 20 | + 2053% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 728,428 S (Mex$ 27,128) | Mex$ 499 | + 5341% | |
| Personal Care | + 475% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 475% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 83 | + 659% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 530 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 56 | + 1573% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 29 | + 1954% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 30 | + 968% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (Mex$ 1,658) | Mex$ 187 | + 784% | |
| Entertainment | + 565% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 565% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (Mex$ 3,724) | Mex$ 339 | + 999% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 140 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 951 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 658 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 114 | + 455% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (Mex$ 971) | Mex$ 61 | + 1493% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,553 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 534% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (Mex$ 14,682) | Mex$ 924 | + 1488% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (Mex$ 982) | Mex$ 57 | + 1610% | |
| TOTAL | + 1787% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,670 prices entered by 1,382 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1787% more expensive than in Mexico
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