Cost of living in Somalia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Somalia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 466 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 308 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 178 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 79 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 115 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 209 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 412 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 116 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 59 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 69 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 638 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 131 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 37 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Somalia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Somalia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 61,886 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 44,108 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 8,171 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 37,668 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 26,807 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,924 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 526 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 28,072 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,737 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 490 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 773 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Somalia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,735 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,509 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,597 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,183 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1798% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 1798% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Somalia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,948,350 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,000 S (руб 1,651) | руб 50 | + 3175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S (руб 58,443) | руб 1,752 | + 3235% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Somalia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Somalia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 466 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 459 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,425 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 300 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 210 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 248 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 101 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 123 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 662 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Somalia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,608 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 566 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,944 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 4,438 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 399 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 188 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 258 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,530 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 2,786 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 172 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1802% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,019 prices entered by 414 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 1802% more expensive than in Russia
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