Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Somalia is 1.03 times less expensive as compared to Nepal.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Somalia and Nepal. 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 Nepal.
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  | Nepal  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 25,000 NPR (190 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6 % | 13 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Somalia is 1.13 times less expensive than Nepal.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 23.47% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Somalia costs 1.18 times more compared to Nepal.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 238.35% more in Somalia compared to Nepal.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) |
In Somalia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 7.60 times less expensive than the cost in Nepal.
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 92.77% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 13.43 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 60 NPR (0.46 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) | 250 NPR (1.90 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 952.04% more in Somalia compared to Nepal.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) | 750 NPR (5.70 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 3.59 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) | 15 NPR (0.11 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 30 NPR (0.23 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 12.24 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) | 1,000,000 NPR (7,600 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 120 NPR (0.91 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 450 NPR (3.42 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 10,000 SOS 18 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.28 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Somalia compared to that of Nepal.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 5.34 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Haircuts  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 150 NPR (1.14 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 50 NPR (0.38 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 10.98 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 7,000 NPR (53.20 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 3.97 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 3,000 NPR (22.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 15,000 NPR (114 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.03 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 60,000 NPR (456 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 80,000 NPR (608 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 100,000 NPR (760 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 200,000 NPR (1,520 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) | 300,000 NPR (2,280 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 30,000 NPR (228 USD) |
Tutoring  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 6,000 NPR (45.60 USD) |
School Supplies  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 1.94 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 1,200 NPR (9.12 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Bowling  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Video Games  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 200 NPR (1.52 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 8.57 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 20,000 NPR (152 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 4,000 NPR (30.40 USD) |
Art Classes  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 400 NPR (3.04 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 300 NPR (2.28 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) | 500 NPR (3.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 100 NPR (0.76 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5,000 NPR (38 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Nepal, you would have to pay 2.03 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 50,000 NPR (380 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) | 400 NPR per hour (3.04 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 10,000 NPR (76 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 60 |
Median Household Income  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 40,000 NPR (304 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, you would earn 2.19 times less salary as compared to Nepal.
Indicators | Somalia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 2,000 NPR (15.20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 1,500 NPR (11.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 1,000 NPR (7.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) | 800 NPR (6.08 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.39 times more in Somalia, as compared to Nepal.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Somalia and Nepal.
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.
