Cost of living in Somalia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 2661% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is 2661% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66,877 S (руб 8,528) | руб 406 | + 1999% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112,771 S (руб 14,381) | руб 283 | + 4979% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,022 S (руб 5,486) | руб 143 | + 3724% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 S (руб 1,084) | руб 65 | + 1559% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,043 S (руб 3,831) | руб 88 | + 4237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 130 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46,000 S (руб 5,866) | руб 333 | + 1664% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,957 S (руб 3,055) | руб 107 | + 2754% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,788 S (руб 1,248) | руб 34 | + 3596% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 S (руб 1,275) | руб 66 | + 1831% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 154,314 S (руб 19,678) | руб 593 | + 3218% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,475 S (руб 3,376) | руб 110 | + 2979% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8,609 S (руб 1,098) | руб 29 | + 3690% | |
| Housing | + 2023% | |||
| Housing in Somalia is 2023% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,500,000 S (руб 1,083,934) | руб 67,687 | + 1501% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,327,020 S (руб 424,267) | руб 38,434 | + 1004% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 S (руб 51,009) | руб 5,700 | + 795% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,000,000 S (руб 1,275,216) | руб 32,389 | + 3837% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000,000 S (руб 765,130) | руб 23,273 | + 3188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 850,000 S (руб 108,393) | руб 3,730 | + 2806% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 166,652 S (руб 21,252) | руб 439 | + 4742% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000,000 S (руб 382,565) | руб 24,196 | + 1481% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,604 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97,294 S (руб 12,407) | руб 413 | + 2904% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,000 S (руб 5,866) | руб 811 | + 623% | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Somalia is 170% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 150,000 S (руб 19,128) | руб 4,784 | + 300% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,535 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 S (руб 25,504) | руб 5,645 | + 352% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330,000 S (руб 42,082) | руб 6,989 | + 502% | |
| Transportation | + 2221% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 2221% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 32,000,000 S (руб 4,080,692) | руб 1,246,400 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11,525 S (руб 1,470) | руб 47 | + 3040% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (руб 67,725) | руб 1,588 | + 4166% | |
| Personal Care | + 434% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 434% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 S (руб 2,168) | руб 451 | + 380% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 183 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 S (руб 3,188) | руб 213 | + 1399% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16,000 S (руб 2,040) | руб 81 | + 2431% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,500 S (руб 1,084) | руб 100 | + 985% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,511 S (руб 5,676) | руб 559 | + 915% | |
| Entertainment | + 507% | |||
| Entertainment in Somalia is 507% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 S (руб 12,752) | руб 1,443 | + 784% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 574 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,345 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,000 S (руб 2,168) | руб 385 | + 463% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,065 S (руб 3,324) | руб 166 | + 1900% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 220 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 35,616 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 325 S (руб 41) | руб 7 | + 528% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 394,242 S (руб 50,274) | руб 3,599 | + 1297% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,361 S (руб 3,362) | руб 161 | + 1994% | |
| TOTAL | + 1677% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,440 prices entered by 754 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1677% more expensive than in Russia
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