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Cost of living in Somalia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 547% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 547% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 S (31,043 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | + 1201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 1,947 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 947 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 911 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 575 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (6,209 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 788% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,135 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,160 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 782 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 298 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,318 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 372 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 S (7,450 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 1970% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 366,119 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 S (68,295 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,273 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 260,974 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 174,928 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 13,154 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 8,041 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 106,635 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 33,761 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,602 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,092 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,333 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,637 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,226 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 28,300 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Somalia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,130,190 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 149 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,263 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Somalia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,910 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,106 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,463 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,231 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,272 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 335 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 469 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,328 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 4,816 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,347 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,421 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,117 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,456 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,445 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 644 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 136,721 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 16,510 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 464 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 200% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,492 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 200% more expensive than in Nigeria
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