Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Somalia is 8.92 times less expensive as compared to Kuwait.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Somalia and Kuwait. 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 Kuwait.
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Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 400 KWD (1,300 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 900 KWD (2,925 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 400 KWD (1,300 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 6 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Somalia is 7.44 times less expensive than Kuwait.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 1,500 KWD (4,875 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 81.76% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Somalia costs 5.42 times less compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 75.38% less in Somalia compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) | 0.60 KWD (1.95 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
In Somalia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 37.92 times less expensive than the cost in Kuwait.
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 98.45% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Apples (1 KG) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 1.80 KWD (5.85 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 2.80 KWD (9.10 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 65.00 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 5 KWD (16.25 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Soft Drink | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
Pizza for One | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) | 3.50 KWD (11.38 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 106.49% more in Somalia compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 5 KWD (16.25 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) | 14 KWD (45.50 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 1.27 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 1 KWD (3.25 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) | 1 KWD (3.25 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 3 KWD (9.75 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 1.50 KWD (4.88 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) | 25,000 KWD (81,250 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 500 KWD (1,625 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 3.5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 0.90 KWD (2.93 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 3.40 KWD (11.05 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 10,000 SOS 18 USD | 5 KWD 16.25 USD |
You would have to pay 13.96 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Somalia compared to that of Kuwait.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Doctor Visit | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Eye Exam | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Vaccinations | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 75 KWD (243.75 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.41 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Haircuts | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 4 KWD (13 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 2 KWD (6.50 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.88 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Women's Dress | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Summer Dress | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Men's Suit | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 180 KWD (585 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 70 KWD (227.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 50 KWD (162.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 7 KWD (22.75 USD) |
Socks For Men | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2.50 KWD (8.13 USD) |
Socks For Women | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 3 KWD (9.75 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) | 90 KWD (292.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 1.33 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Children's Jeans | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 350 KWD (1,137.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 300 KWD (975 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 80 KWD (260 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 8.77 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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PreSchool Fees | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 450 KWD (1,462.50 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 600 KWD (1,950 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 800 KWD (2,600 USD) |
Private School Fees | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 1,200 KWD (3,900 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 2,500 KWD (8,125 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) | 3,500 KWD (11,375 USD) |
After School Activities | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Special Education Services | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 200 KWD (650 USD) |
Tutoring | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
School Supplies | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 9.72 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 10 KWD (32.50 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Gym Membership | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 35 KWD (113.75 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 8 KWD (26 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 15 KWD (48.75 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Bowling | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Mini Golf | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 10 KWD (32.50 USD) |
Video Games | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 45 KWD (146.25 USD) |
Streaming Services | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 12 KWD (39 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 250 KWD (812.50 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 2.98 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Language Classes | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Art Classes | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 25 KWD (81.25 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 20 KWD (65 USD) |
Music Lessons | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 30 KWD (97.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) | 40 KWD (130 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 6 KWD (19.50 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 60 KWD (195 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Kuwait, you would have to pay 12.16 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,200 KWD (3,900 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) | 900 KWD (2,925 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) | 20 KWD per hour (65 USD) |
Average Bonus | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 700 KWD (2,275 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 10 % | 0 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions | 3 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 2,000 KWD (6,500 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, you would earn 32.11 times less salary as compared to Kuwait.
Indicators | Somalia | Kuwait |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 150 KWD (487.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 120 KWD (390 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 100 KWD (325 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) | 110 KWD (357.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 27.96 times less in Somalia, as compared to Kuwait.
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