Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Somalia is 1.65 times less expensive as compared to Cameroon.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Somalia and Cameroon. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Somalia and Cameroon.
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 Indicators  | Somalia  | Cameroon  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 250,000 XAF (400 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 400,000 XAF (640 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 650,000 XAF (1,040 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 250,000 XAF (400 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) | 400,000 XAF (640 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6 % | 7 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 7 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Somalia is 2.44 times less expensive than Cameroon.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 1,000,000 XAF (1,600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 45.72% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Somalia costs 1.78 times less compared to Cameroon.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 50.00% less in Somalia compared to Cameroon.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) | 500 XAF (0.80 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 600 XAF (0.96 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 3,500 XAF (5.60 USD) |
In Somalia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 15.11 times less expensive than the cost in Cameroon.
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 94.76% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 1,500 XAF (2.40 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 20.85 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 12,000 XAF (19.20 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 500 XAF (0.80 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 740.28% more in Somalia compared to Cameroon.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 1,200 XAF (1.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) | 4,000 XAF (6.40 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 2.67 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 200 XAF (0.32 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 60,000 XAF (96 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) | 300 XAF (0.48 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 XAF (1.60 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 500 XAF (0.80 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 3.03 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) | 5,000,000 XAF (8,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 700 XAF (1.12 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 2,800 XAF (4.48 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 10,000 SOS 18 USD | 10,000 XAF 16 USD |
You would have to pay 1.41 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Somalia compared to that of Cameroon.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 80,000 XAF (128 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 2.25 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Haircuts  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 800 XAF (1.28 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 400 XAF (0.64 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 2.60 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 100,000 XAF (160 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2,500 XAF (4 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Sportswear  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 3.09 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 100,000 XAF (160 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 80,000 XAF (128 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 100,000 XAF (160 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 1.73 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 60,000 XAF (96 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 150,000 XAF (240 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 200,000 XAF (320 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 500,000 XAF (800 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 2,500,000 XAF (4,000 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) | 4,000,000 XAF (6,400 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 100,000 XAF (160 USD) |
Tutoring  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
School Supplies  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 3.82 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 15,000 XAF (24 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Bowling  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 3,000 XAF (4.80 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Video Games  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 XAF (8 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 2.55 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 70,000 XAF (112 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
Art Classes  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 8,000 XAF (12.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 6,000 XAF (9.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) | 10,000 XAF (16 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 2,000 XAF (3.20 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 40,000 XAF (64 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Cameroon, you would have to pay 2.44 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 300,000 XAF (480 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) | 240,000 XAF (384 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) | 1,200 XAF per hour (1.92 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 19.25 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 3.6 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | 3.6 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 45 |
Median Household Income  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 250,000 XAF (400 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, you would earn 2.76 times less salary as compared to Cameroon.
Indicators | Somalia | Cameroon |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 50,000 XAF (80 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 30,000 XAF (48 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 25,000 XAF (40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) | 20,000 XAF (32 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.58 times less in Somalia, as compared to Cameroon.
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