Cost of living in Somalia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 2431% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2431% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (44,681 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 2303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (75,342 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 4385% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (28,743 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 3239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (5,679 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 658% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (20,072 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 3477% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,788 S (6,539 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 901% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (30,733 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 1543% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (16,005 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 1342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (6,539 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 1019% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (6,681 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 1959% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (103,097 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 3371% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (17,688 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 5171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,547 S (7,714 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 2074% | |
| Housing | + 1727% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 1727% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (5,678,850 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 1188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,500,000 S (3,006,450 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 1050% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (267,240 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 1226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (6,681,000 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 2903% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (4,008,600 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 1743% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (567,885 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 5153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (111,340 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 1426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (2,004,300 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 3125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 29,341 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (65,002 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 6404% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (30,733 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 2973% | |
| Clothes | + 304% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 304% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (100,215 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 1885% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,356 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (133,620 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 1145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (220,473 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 1279% | |
| Transportation | + 2930% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 2930% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (21,379,200 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 820% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (7,700 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 5180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 728,428 S (486,663 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 3499% | |
| Personal Care | + 561% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 561% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (11,358 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 1418% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,995 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,486 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,123 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 764 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (16,703 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 1697% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (10,690 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 3337% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (5,679 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 1333% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (29,738 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 1163% | |
| Entertainment | + 654% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 654% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (66,810 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 1430% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,670 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 26,560 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (11,358 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (17,414 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 1316% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 366 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (217 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 976% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (263,393 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 1789% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (17,612 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 3778% | |
| TOTAL | + 1825% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,168 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1825% more expensive than in Nigeria
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