Cost of living in Somalia
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.00
SOS2,281
|
$1.40
-
$5.50
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.00
SOS2,851
|
$5.00
-
$7.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.62
SOS356
|
$0.50
-
$0.75
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.42
SOS242
|
$0.25
-
$0.75
|
Somalia - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.16
SOS664
|
$0.62
-
$2.00
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.48
SOS1,414
|
$1.00
-
$5.50
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.32
SOS3,036
|
$3.79
-
$7.12
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.27
SOS1,293
|
$1.80
-
$2.70
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.89
SOS1,076
|
$0.91
-
$2.49
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.68
SOS960
|
$0.68
-
$2.27
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
SOS379
|
$0.36
-
$1.13
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.27
SOS724
|
$0.62
-
$2.27
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.42
SOS238
|
$0.17
-
$1.02
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.48
SOS273
|
$0.26
-
$0.68
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.48
SOS275
|
$0.28
-
$0.57
|
Somalia - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.85
SOS2,195
|
$3.12
-
$4.07
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$42.50
SOS24,236
|
$20.00
-
$65.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$8,375.00
SOS4,775,960
|
$7,000.00
-
$9,750.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.60
SOS5,475
|
$5.90
-
$19.25
|
Somalia - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.00
SOS23,381
|
$25.00
-
$90.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$197.57
SOS112,668
|
$105.00
-
$425.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$86.54
SOS49,352
|
$45.00
-
$150.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$71.50
SOS40,774
|
$38.24
-
$133.82
|
Somalia - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$51.88
SOS29,582
|
$30.00
-
$140.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$950.00
SOS541,751
|
$360.00
-
$1,350.00
|
Somalia - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
SOS4,562
|
$6.00
-
$10.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.12
SOS638
|
$0.75
-
$1.75
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.93
SOS1,098
|
$1.75
-
$2.50
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.62
SOS14,613
|
$10.00
-
$37.50
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.00
SOS2,281
|
$3.00
-
$5.00
|
Somalia - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$18.04
SOS10,289
|
$7.00
-
$25.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$20.50
SOS11,690
|
$15.00
-
$30.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$21.33
SOS12,166
|
$12.50
-
$27.50
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$51.17
SOS29,178
|
$25.00
-
$100.00
|
Somalia - Cost of clothing
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