Cost of living in Somalia compared to United States
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| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Somalia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Somalia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $20 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $10 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.68 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.08 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $5.04 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.64 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.47 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.32 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.91 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.78 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Somalia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Somalia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $3,078 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,360 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $222 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,070 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,573 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $144 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $66 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $301 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $143 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Somalia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Somalia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $58 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $97 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $135 | - | |
| Transportation | + 903% | |||
| Transportation in Somalia is 903% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Somalia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $28,104 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15,000 S ($26) | $1.03 | + 2450% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 531,089 S ($929) | $81 | + 1050% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Somalia is 88% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Somalia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 S ($105) | $23 | + 365% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $142 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.75 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.81 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.26 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $29 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Somalia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Somalia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $57 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $226 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $96 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.44 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $610 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 779% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20,879 prices entered by 2,636 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Somalia is 779% more expensive than in United States
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