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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Somalia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.72 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Somalia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.65 EUR (3.1 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Somalia.

6.34 EUR
2.65 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.45 EUR (1.69 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Somalia.

2.16 EUR
1.45 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.06 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 4.76 EUR (5.56 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Somalia.

17.06 EUR
4.76 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.4 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Somalia.

15.40 EUR
2.57 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.76 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.13 EUR (4.83 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 70% lower in Somalia.

13.76 EUR
4.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.25 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Somalia.

16.25 EUR
1.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Somalia.

2.86 EUR
1.71 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Somalia.

6.15 EUR
1.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.26 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.38 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Somalia.

2.52 EUR
0.77 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1.01 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 80% lower in Somalia.

4.29 EUR
0.86 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.68 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 4.28 EUR (5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Somalia.

14.68 EUR
4.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.45 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Somalia.

1.36 EUR
1.24 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Somalia.

3.43 EUR
1.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.79 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Somalia.

4.89 EUR
2.39 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Somalia.

3.20 EUR
1.04 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Somalia.

7.07 EUR
0.93 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.68 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Somalia.

5.45 EUR
1.10 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Somalia.

2.13 EUR
0.62 EUR

Restaurant

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.12 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Somalia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Somalia.

5.01 EUR
1.14 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Somalia.

2.82 EUR
0.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 8.98 EUR (10.5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in the United States.

6.84 EUR
8.98 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 12.83 EUR (15 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

10.27 EUR
12.83 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.28 EUR (5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Somalia.

10.27 EUR
4.28 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.77 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 12.83 EUR (15 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Somalia.

119.77 EUR
12.83 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.24 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Somalia.

22.24 EUR
2.57 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.29 EUR (0.34 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Somalia.

2.18 EUR
0.29 EUR

Fuel

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

0.84 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

0.79 EUR
-

Transportation

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.77 times more for transportation in the United States than in Somalia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.93 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 21.39 EUR (25 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Somalia.

112.93 EUR
21.39 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Somalia.

2.48 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.93 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 3.85 EUR (4.5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Somalia.

35.93 EUR
3.85 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Somalia.

1.86 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 70% lower in Somalia.

4.27 EUR
1.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.11 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 4.28 EUR (5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 75% lower in Somalia.

17.11 EUR
4.28 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.97 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 24.6 EUR (28.75 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Somalia.

134.97 EUR
24.60 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.61 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 7.91 EUR (9.25 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Somalia.

55.61 EUR
7.91 EUR

Flats for rent

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 26.82 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Somalia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3471 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 108.97 EUR (127.37 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Somalia.

3 471 EUR
108.97 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2176 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 60.38 EUR (70.58 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Somalia.

2 176 EUR
60.38 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7033 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 312.58 EUR (365.38 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Somalia.

7 033 EUR
312.58 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4471 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 157.56 EUR (184.17 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Somalia.

4 471 EUR
157.56 EUR

Flats for sale

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.02 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Somalia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14847 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7388 EUR (8636.21 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Somalia.

14 847 EUR
7 388 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 10417 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 17484 EUR (20436.7 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United States.

10 417 EUR
17 484 EUR

Salary

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 15.77 times higher than in Somalia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4402 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 279.2 EUR (326.36 USD) in Somalia. The average salary is 93.7% lower in Somalia.

4 402 EUR
279.20 EUR

Hotels

EURSOSUSD

United States vs. Somalia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

88.7 EUR
-

Two stars

125 EUR
-

Three stars

167 EUR
-

Four stars

216 EUR
-

Five stars

514 EUR
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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