Cost of living in Somalia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 2720% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2720% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (₨17,484) | ₨441 | + 3867% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (₨29,483) | ₨682 | + 4221% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (₨11,248) | ₨274 | + 4009% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (₨2,222) | ₨114 | + 1853% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (₨7,855) | ₨151 | + 5111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨86 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (₨12,026) | ₨730 | + 1549% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (₨6,263) | ₨149 | + 4103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (₨2,559) | ₨53 | + 4771% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (₨2,614) | ₨304 | + 761% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (₨40,344) | ₨1,613 | + 2401% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (₨6,922) | ₨130 | + 5217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (₨2,251) | ₨81 | + 2694% | |
| Housing | + 2771% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 2771% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (₨2,222,242) | ₨68,178 | + 3159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (₨869,817) | ₨38,848 | + 2139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (₨104,576) | ₨11,046 | + 847% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (₨2,614,403) | ₨53,451 | + 4791% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (₨1,568,642) | ₨33,101 | + 4639% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (₨222,224) | ₨9,791 | + 2170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (₨43,570) | ₨2,408 | + 1710% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (₨784,321) | ₨45,353 | + 1629% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨22,152 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (₨25,437) | ₨767 | + 3218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (₨12,026) | ₨518 | + 2220% | |
| Clothes | + 259% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 259% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (₨39,216) | ₨3,232 | + 1113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,463 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (₨52,288) | ₨9,871 | + 430% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (₨86,275) | ₨6,396 | + 1249% | |
| Transportation | + 2404% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 2404% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (₨8,366,089) | ₨2,677,660 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (₨3,013) | ₨106 | + 2736% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (₨138,848) | ₨2,392 | + 5704% | |
| Personal Care | + 476% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 476% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (₨4,444) | ₨250 | + 1676% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨778 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨577 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨370 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (₨6,536) | ₨526 | + 1142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (₨4,183) | ₨185 | + 2162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (₨2,222) | ₨156 | + 1323% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (₨11,637) | ₨521 | + 2132% | |
| Entertainment | + 486% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 486% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (₨26,144) | ₨2,013 | + 1199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,512 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,842 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (₨4,444) | ₨1,548 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (₨6,814) | ₨492 | + 1286% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨458 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,650 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (₨85) | ₨37 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (₨103,071) | ₨3,909 | + 2537% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (₨6,892) | ₨268 | + 2472% | |
| TOTAL | + 1894% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,636 prices entered by 439 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1894% more expensive than in Pakistan
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