Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Somalia is 1.58 times less expensive as compared to India.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Somalia and India. 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 India.
We always try to give you the latest data, but sometimes mistakes might occur. If you think some content on our site is not updated, please let us know by emailing us at: info.comparedoo@gmail.com
 Indicators  | Somalia  | India  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 30,000 INR (360 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 75,000 INR (900 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 25,000 INR (300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6 % | 8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 1 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.2 to 1.0 % |
The average housing cost in Somalia is 2.09 times less expensive than India.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 51.38% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Somalia costs 1.50 times more compared to India.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 160.87% more in Somalia compared to India.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 60 INR (0.72 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) | 20 INR (0.24 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 250 INR (3 USD) |
In Somalia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 4.67 times less expensive than the cost in India.
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 88.23% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 150 INR (1.80 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 60 INR (0.72 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 40 INR (0.48 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 80 INR (0.96 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 7.15 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 876.57% more in Somalia compared to India.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 400 INR (4.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 150 INR (1.80 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 2.54 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) | 20 INR (0.24 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 30 INR (0.36 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 4.41 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) | 1,500,000 INR (18,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 20,000 INR (240 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 400 INR (4.80 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 10,000 SOS 18 USD | 100 INR 1.20 USD |
You would have to pay 3.05 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Somalia compared to that of India.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 9.32 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 5,000 INR (60 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Haircuts  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 INR (1.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 4.27 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) | 3,000 INR (36 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 8,000 INR (96 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 250 INR (3 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 50 INR (0.60 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 70 INR (0.84 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
Sportswear  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 1,200 INR (14.40 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 8.01 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 10,000 INR (120 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 8,000 INR (96 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 3,000 INR (36 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 4,000 INR (48 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.43 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 20,000 INR (240 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 30,000 INR (360 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 100,000 INR (1,200 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) | 150,000 INR (1,800 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 3,500 INR (42 USD) |
Tutoring  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
School Supplies  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.37 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 600 INR (7.20 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Bowling  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 200 INR (2.40 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 300 INR (3.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 15,000 INR (180 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 2.18 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 2,500 INR (30 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Art Classes  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 600 INR (7.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 500 INR (6 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of India, you would have to pay 1.04 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 50,000 INR (600 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) | 35,000 INR (420 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) | 500 INR per hour (6 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 10,000 INR (120 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 28 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 12 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 40,000 INR (480 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, you would earn 3.33 times less salary as compared to India.
Indicators | Somalia | India |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 2,000 INR (24 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 1,500 INR (18 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 1,000 INR (12 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) | 800 INR (9.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.14 times less in Somalia, as compared to India.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Somalia and India.
For more side-by-side comparsion between Countries, States and Cities, you can use the search box above or click the links below.
The Comparedoo.com family sincerely appreciates your time with us. We look forward to seeing you on our other pages.
