Cost of living in Somalia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 2664% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2664% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (руб 7,514) | руб 381 | + 1872% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (руб 12,671) | руб 255 | + 4861% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (руб 4,834) | руб 141 | + 3331% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (руб 955) | руб 67 | + 1333% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (руб 3,376) | руб 87 | + 3789% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,788 S (руб 1,100) | руб 150 | + 635% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (руб 5,168) | руб 320 | + 1514% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (руб 2,692) | руб 95 | + 2740% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (руб 1,100) | руб 33 | + 3255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (руб 1,124) | руб 61 | + 1736% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (руб 17,338) | руб 530 | + 3173% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (руб 2,975) | руб 94 | + 3069% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,547 S (руб 1,297) | руб 32 | + 4018% | |
| Housing | + 1602% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 1602% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (руб 955,031) | руб 75,673 | + 1162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,500,000 S (руб 505,605) | руб 43,484 | + 1063% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (руб 44,943) | руб 6,636 | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (руб 1,123,566) | руб 39,851 | + 2719% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (руб 674,140) | руб 25,004 | + 2596% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (руб 95,503) | руб 4,110 | + 2223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (руб 18,724) | руб 417 | + 4391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (руб 337,070) | руб 24,777 | + 1260% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,517 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (руб 10,932) | руб 430 | + 2440% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (руб 5,168) | руб 724 | + 614% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 134% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (руб 16,853) | руб 5,782 | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,885 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (руб 22,471) | руб 5,928 | + 279% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (руб 37,078) | руб 6,846 | + 442% | |
| Transportation | + 2235% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 2235% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (руб 3,595,411) | руб 1,412,860 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (руб 1,295) | руб 45 | + 2759% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 728,428 S (руб 81,844) | руб 1,906 | + 4194% | |
| Personal Care | + 441% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 441% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (руб 1,910) | руб 502 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,351 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 155 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (руб 2,809) | руб 198 | + 1321% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (руб 1,798) | руб 69 | + 2512% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (руб 955) | руб 98 | + 873% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (руб 5,001) | руб 603 | + 729% | |
| Entertainment | + 502% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 502% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (руб 11,236) | руб 1,770 | + 535% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 610 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,282 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (руб 1,910) | руб 431 | + 343% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (руб 2,929) | руб 218 | + 1242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 241 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (руб 37) | руб 2.68 | + 1262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (руб 44,296) | руб 3,340 | + 1226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22,014 S (руб 2,473) | руб 150 | + 1547% | |
| TOTAL | + 1574% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,372 prices entered by 471 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1574% more expensive than in Russia
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