- Cost of Living
- Somalia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Somalia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 589% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 589% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,000 S (руб 5,832) | руб 354 | + 1547% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | руб 284 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 134 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 64 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 82 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 S (руб 1,166) | руб 148 | + 688% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 310 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 94 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 35 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 62 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 524 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | руб 94 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 S (руб 1,400) | руб 31 | + 4373% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | руб 75,812 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 S (руб 12,829) | руб 40,521 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,224 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | руб 37,854 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | руб 25,057 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | руб 3,914 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | руб 482 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | руб 26,516 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,833 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 399 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 534 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,287 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,076 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,565 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,189 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Somalia is in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,126,760 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 42 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,710 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Somalia is in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 315 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 504 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,316 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 227 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 160 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 207 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 100 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 524 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,596 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 670 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,496 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,405 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 373 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 178 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 228 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,480 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,050 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 137 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 209% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,715 prices entered by 935 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 209% more expensive than in Russia
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