Cost of living
Somali Region compared to Southern Nations
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Overview comparison
Somali RegionSouthern Nations
Consumer prices in Southern Nations are roughly 26% higher than in Somali Region.
Cost of living
| Item | Somali Region | Southern Nations |
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| Total with rent one person | 472 | 755 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,106 | 1,293 |
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| Without rent one person | 234 | 369 |
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| Without rent one family | 824 | 764 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 248.34 | 339.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 348.79 | 573.41 |
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| Food person | 167 | 259 |
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| Food family | 597 | 665 |
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| Transport person | 43.99 | 32.63 |
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| Transport family | 121.36 | 95.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.16 years | 74.7 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Somali Region | Southern Nations |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.75 | 6.26 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.96 | 15.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.71 | 6.1 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 | 0.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.23 | 0.95 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Somali Region | Southern Nations |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 250.91 | 357.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 131 | 214.82 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 486.97 | 638.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 282.36 | 361.55 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.67 | 79.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.8 | 124.54 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.21 | 35.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Somali Region | Southern Nations |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.32 | 11.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,369 | 2,111 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 738 | 1,462 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.94% | 14.38% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.06 | 3.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Somali Region | Southern Nations |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.66 | 0.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.7 | 3.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.48 | 8.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.18 | 5.23 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.42 | 14.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.14 | 0.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.47 |
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Other
| Item | Somali Region | Southern Nations |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.4 | 39.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.4 | 5.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.17 | 12.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.04 | 2.3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.85 | 39.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 54.24 | 40.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 67.52 | 91.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,485 | 2,796 |
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