Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Somalia is 2.45 times more expensive as compared to Zimbabwe.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Somalia and Zimbabwe. 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 Zimbabwe.
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Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 70,000 ZWL (196 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 120,000 ZWL (336 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 180,000 ZWL (504 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 40,000 ZWL (112 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 70,000 ZWL (196 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) | 100,000 ZWL (280 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 6 % | 15 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Somalia is 1.20 times less expensive than Zimbabwe.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 50,000 ZWL (140 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 8,000 ZWL (22.40 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 6,000 ZWL (16.80 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 347.56% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Somalia costs 6.43 times more compared to Zimbabwe.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 7,000 ZWL (19.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 14.29% less in Somalia compared to Zimbabwe.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 80 ZWL (0.22 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) | 50 ZWL (0.14 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 50 ZWL (0.14 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) | 300 ZWL (0.84 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) | 250 ZWL (0.70 USD) |
In Somalia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.02 times less expensive than the cost in Zimbabwe.
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 59.33% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Apples (1 KG) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) | 80 ZWL (0.22 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 60 ZWL (0.17 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 2.94 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 800 ZWL (2.24 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) |
Soft Drink | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 50 ZWL (0.14 USD) |
Pizza for One | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 800 ZWL (2.24 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 1794.69% more in Somalia compared to Zimbabwe.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) | 70 ZWL (0.20 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) | 120 ZWL (0.34 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) | 800 ZWL (2.24 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 13.27 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 7,000 ZWL (19.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 30,000 ZWL (84 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) | 150 ZWL (0.42 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 3.74 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) | 500,000 ZWL (1,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 20,000 ZWL (56 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 15 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 400 ZWL (1.12 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 1,600 ZWL (4.48 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 10,000 SOS 18 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.93 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Somalia compared to that of Zimbabwe.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Doctor Visit | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
Eye Exam | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 7,000 ZWL (19.60 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
Vaccinations | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 20,000 ZWL (56 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 4.22 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) | 20,000 ZWL (56 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 800 ZWL (2.24 USD) |
Haircuts | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 ZWL (0.84 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 50 ZWL (0.14 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 6.51 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) |
Summer Dress | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) | 2,500 ZWL (7 USD) |
Men's Suit | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 200 ZWL (0.56 USD) |
Socks For Men | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) |
Socks For Women | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 100 ZWL (0.28 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) |
Sportswear | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 16.78 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Children's Jeans | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 20,000 ZWL (56 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 8,000 ZWL (22.40 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 2.62 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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PreSchool Fees | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 25,000 ZWL (70 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 60,000 ZWL (168 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 80,000 ZWL (224 USD) |
Private School Fees | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) | 120,000 ZWL (336 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) | 250,000 ZWL (700 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) | 350,000 ZWL (980 USD) |
After School Activities | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Special Education Services | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 8,000 ZWL (22.40 USD) |
Tutoring | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
School Supplies | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 1.26 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
Gym Membership | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 300 ZWL (0.84 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) | 2,000 ZWL (5.60 USD) |
Bowling | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Video Games | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) | 7,000 ZWL (19.60 USD) |
Streaming Services | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 1,000 ZWL (2.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 15,000 ZWL (42 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 4.18 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Language Classes | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Art Classes | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 1,500 ZWL (4.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 1,200 ZWL (3.36 USD) |
Music Lessons | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) | 500 ZWL (1.40 USD) |
Educational Software | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, instead of Zimbabwe, you would have to pay 1.77 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) | 60,000 ZWL (168 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) | 40,000 ZWL (112 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) | 833.33 ZWL per hour (2.33 USD) |
Average Bonus | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) | 10,000 ZWL (28 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 6 % |
Pension Contributions | 3 % | 6 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 75 |
Median Household Income | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) | 50,000 ZWL (140 USD) |
If you lived in Somalia, you would earn 1.08 times more salary as compared to Zimbabwe.
Indicators | Somalia | Zimbabwe |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) | 5,000 ZWL (14 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) | 3,000 ZWL (8.40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) | 4,000 ZWL (11.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.25 times more in Somalia, as compared to Zimbabwe.
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