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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

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United States vs. Somalia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.41 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Somalia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.36 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.29 EUR (3.58 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Somalia.

5.36 EUR
3.29 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.19 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.28 EUR (1.39 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Somalia.

2.19 EUR
1.28 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.27 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.11 EUR (5.57 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Somalia.

19.27 EUR
5.11 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.52 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 22.95 EUR (25 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

16.52 EUR
22.95 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.99 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Somalia.

15.99 EUR
3.92 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.69 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.2 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Somalia.

14.69 EUR
1.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.95 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.35 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.15 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Somalia.

4.35 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 0.6 EUR (0.65 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Somalia.

3.61 EUR
0.60 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.94 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.81 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Somalia.

2.61 EUR
0.74 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Somalia.

3.92 EUR
0.82 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.34 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 4.87 EUR (5.3 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Somalia.

15.34 EUR
4.87 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.47 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.

1.15 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Somalia.

3.58 EUR
0.87 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.89 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (2.88 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 46% lower in Somalia.

4.89 EUR
2.64 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.91 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.01 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Somalia.

3.91 EUR
0.93 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.55 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Somalia.

7.55 EUR
1.11 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.24 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.04 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Somalia.

5.74 EUR
0.95 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.29 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.68 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Somalia.

2.29 EUR
0.62 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Somalia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.27 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Somalia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.79 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.12 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Somalia.

4.79 EUR
1.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.55 EUR (0.6 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Somalia.

2.57 EUR
0.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.34 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 9.18 EUR (10 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

7.34 EUR
9.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.18 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 11.47 EUR (12.5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

9.18 EUR
11.47 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.02 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.59 EUR (5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Somalia.

11.02 EUR
4.59 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.8 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 16.52 EUR (18 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 82% lower in Somalia.

91.80 EUR
16.52 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.95 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 2.75 EUR (3 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 88% lower in Somalia.

22.95 EUR
2.75 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Somalia.

2.02 EUR
0.31 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Somalia - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

1.00 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

0.85 EUR
-

Transportation

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United States vs. Somalia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.53 times more for transportation in the United States than in Somalia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.42 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 32.13 EUR (35 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Somalia.

118.42 EUR
32.13 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.52 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.28 EUR (0.3 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Somalia.

2.52 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.54 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 9.18 EUR (10 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Somalia.

27.54 EUR
9.18 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.8 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Somalia.

1.71 EUR
0.73 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.13 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.38 EUR (1.5 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Somalia.

4.13 EUR
1.38 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 16.52 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.67 EUR (4 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Somalia.

16.52 EUR
3.67 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.2 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 22.95 EUR (25 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Somalia.

90.20 EUR
22.95 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.88 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 8.49 EUR (9.25 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Somalia.

34.88 EUR
8.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Somalia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 21.09 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 3489 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 145.64 EUR (158.65 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Somalia.

3 489 EUR
145.64 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 2185 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 69.12 EUR (75.29 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Somalia.

2 185 EUR
69.12 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 6512 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 362.63 EUR (395.02 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Somalia.

6 512 EUR
362.63 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 3771 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 179.28 EUR (195.29 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Somalia.

3 771 EUR
179.28 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Somalia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.65 times less 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 13107 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 31991 EUR (34848.3 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 59% lower in the United States.

13 107 EUR
31 991 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 8515 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 25207 EUR (27458.3 USD) in Somalia. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in the United States.

8 515 EUR
25 207 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Somalia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 16.28 times higher than in Somalia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5505 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 338.24 EUR (368.46 USD) in Somalia. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Somalia.

5 505 EUR
338.24 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

104 EUR
-

Two stars

119 EUR
-

Three stars

164 EUR
-

Four stars

222 EUR
-

Five stars

506 EUR
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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