Cost of living in Somalia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 1828% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 1828% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (43,572 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 1720% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (73,473 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 2880% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (28,030 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 2458% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (5,538 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 701% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (19,574 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 2515% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 598 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (29,970 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 817% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (15,608 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 1744% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (6,377 ₦) | 849 ₦ | + 651% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (6,515 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 1381% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (100,539 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 3249% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (17,249 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 5103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (5,609 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 1417% | |
| Housing | + 1416% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 1416% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (5,537,954 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 918% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (2,167,633 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 863% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (260,610 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (6,515,240 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 5101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (3,909,144 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 1739% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (553,795 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 2512% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (108,578 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 805% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (1,954,572 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 1822% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 32,387 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (63,390 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 3845% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (29,970 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 2897% | |
| Clothes | + 268% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 268% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (97,729 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 1371% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 13,358 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (130,305 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 540% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (215,003 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 942% | |
| Transportation | + 1640% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1640% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (20,848,767 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (7,509 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 4788% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (346,017 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 2292% | |
| Personal Care | + 419% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 419% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (11,076 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 564% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,713 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,133 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 920 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (16,288 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 829% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (10,424 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 2266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (5,538 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 986% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (29,000 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 1073% | |
| Entertainment | + 505% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 505% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (65,152 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 1016% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 4,450 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 29,667 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (11,076 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (16,982 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | + 821% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 400 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 141,264 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (212 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 502% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (256,858 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 1331% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (17,175 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 3074% | |
| TOTAL | + 1320% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 605 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1320% more expensive than in Nigeria
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