Cost of living in Somalia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Somalia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 2,666 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 3,057 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 1,497 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,447 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 1,082 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,151 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,257 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,567 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,213 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 511 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,367 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 535 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 568 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Somalia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Somalia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,087,280 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 480,899 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 50,320 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 441,651 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 270,421 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 80,318 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 17,872 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 97,009 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 56,399 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 6,433 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Somalia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,462 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 12,300 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 28,695 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,497 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 1471% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1471% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Somalia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,000 S (12,166 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 4655% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (430,755 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 2134% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Somalia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S (48,665 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 2887% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,247 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 835 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,660 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 651 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 663 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,692 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Somalia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,546 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,233 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,074 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,543 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 519 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1227% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1227% more expensive than in Nigeria
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