Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Somalia is 3.55 times less expensive as compared to Sweden.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Somalia and Sweden. 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 Sweden.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 13,000 SEK (1,183 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 18,000 SEK (1,638 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 8,000 SEK (728 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) | 16,000 SEK (1,456 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 6 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 2 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | 0.2 to 2.0 % |
The average housing cost in Somalia is 6.18 times less expensive than Sweden.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 79.32% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Somalia costs 5.06 times less compared to Sweden.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 34.07% less in Somalia compared to Sweden.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 13 SEK (1.18 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) | 5 SEK (0.45 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
In Somalia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 9.10 times less expensive than the cost in Sweden.
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 95.88% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 35 SEK (3.19 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 23.90 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 120 SEK (10.92 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) | 60 SEK (5.46 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 270.31% more in Somalia compared to Sweden.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 75 SEK (6.83 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) | 250 SEK (22.75 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 1.77 times more for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 900 SEK (81.90 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 40 SEK (3.64 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 30 SEK (2.73 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 15 SEK (1.36 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 1.55 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) | 200,000 SEK (18,200 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 7 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 20 SEK (1.82 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 80 SEK (7.28 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 10,000 SOS 18 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.18 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Somalia compared to that of Sweden.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 1.23 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 25 SEK (2.27 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 1.09 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 700 SEK (63.70 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 1.58 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 4,000 SEK (364 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 3.36 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 6,000 SEK (546 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 10,000 SEK (910 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 12,000 SEK (1,092 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 15,000 SEK (1,365 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 50,000 SEK (4,550 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) | 100,000 SEK (9,100 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 3,000 SEK (273 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 5.66 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 150 SEK (13.65 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 600 SEK (54.60 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 100 SEK (9.10 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 200 SEK (18.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 1.17 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 2,000 SEK (182 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 300 SEK (27.30 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) | 400 SEK (36.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 50 SEK (4.55 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 SEK (91 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Sweden, you would have to pay 3.99 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 30,000 SEK (2,730 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) | 22,000 SEK (2,002 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) | 666.67 SEK per hour (60.67 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 5,000 SEK (455 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 25 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 3 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 50 | 60 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 25,000 SEK (2,275 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, you would earn 15.42 times less salary as compared to Sweden.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Somalia ![]() | ![]() Sweden ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,500 SEK (136.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 1,200 SEK (109.20 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 800 SEK (72.80 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) | 500 SEK (45.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 6.52 times less in Somalia, as compared to Sweden.
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