Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Somalia is 6.48 times more expensive as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Somalia and São Tomé and Príncipe. 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 São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 Indicators  | Somalia  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 3,500 STN (154 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 1,000 STN (44 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,800 STN (79.20 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6 % | 1.2 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Somalia is 2.46 times more expensive than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 575.68% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Somalia costs 6.82 times more compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 809.09% more in Somalia compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) | 1 STN (0.04 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 1.50 STN (0.07 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
In Somalia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.36 times more expensive than the cost in São Tomé and Príncipe.
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 30.51% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 3.50 STN (0.15 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 2.50 STN (0.11 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 1.24 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 35 STN (1.54 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 9291.87% more in Somalia compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 31.18 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 35.72 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) | 20,000 STN (880 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 300 STN (13.20 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 18 STN (0.79 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 10,000 SOS 18 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 6.51 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Somalia compared to that of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 21.25 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Haircuts  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 19.20 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 33.90 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 600 STN (26.40 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 5.77 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 900 STN (39.60 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 1,200 STN (52.80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Tutoring  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
School Supplies  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 6.24 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Bowling  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Video Games  | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 400 STN (17.60 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 18.18 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Art Classes  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Educational Software  | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 4.12 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) | 33.33 STN per hour (1.47 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 800 STN (35.20 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 3 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, you would earn 1.42 times more salary as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Somalia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 4.37 times more in Somalia, as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
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