Comparación del coste de vida entre Somalia y Brazil Comparación del coste de vida entre Somalia y Brazil

Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends $344 per month in Somalia vs $765 in Brazil, rent included.

A couple spends around $538 per month in Somalia vs $1,223 in Brazil, rent included.

A family of three spends $732 per month in Somalia vs $1,681 in Brazil, rent included.

Somalia is roughly 55% cheaper than Brazil on average – the gap runs across housing, groceries, transport, and services.

Both Somalia and Brazil are more affordable than the global median – Somalia 74% lower, Brazil 43% lower.

Moneda
🍽 Eating Out
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.96 SOS 1,694
$5.51 R$27.43
-46.28%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$15.22 SOS 8,705
$29.01 R$144
-47.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.10 SOS 2,918
$6.15 R$30.63
-17.07%
Cappuccino
$1.37 SOS 786
$1.72 R$8.59
-20.35%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 SOS 437
$1.12 R$5.59
-32.14%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.35 SOS 200
$0.71 R$3.51
-50.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$10.59 SOS 6,053
$1.76 R$8.75
501.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$15.03 SOS 8,593
$2.66 R$13.25
465.04%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
Milk (1 liter)
$1.38 SOS 792
$0.99 R$4.95
39.39%
White Bread (500g)
$1.00 SOS 571
$1.47 R$7.34
-31.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.08 SOS 618
$1.22 R$6.05
-11.48%
Eggs
$2.23 SOS 1,273
$2.10 R$10.43
6.19%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.94 SOS 2,826
$8.74 R$43.52
-43.48%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.53 SOS 2,592
$3.70 R$18.44
22.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.33 SOS 3,045
$7.43 R$37.01
-28.26%
Apples (1kg)
$3.04 SOS 1,738
$2.15 R$10.70
41.40%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 SOS 936
$1.32 R$6.56
24.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.75 SOS 1,572
$1.14 R$5.69
141.23%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 SOS 693
$1.45 R$7.22
-16.55%
Potato (1kg)
$1.18 SOS 676
$1.18 R$5.86
-
Onion (1kg)
$1.29 SOS 739
$1.06 R$5.26
21.70%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.92 SOS 527
$0.71 R$3.54
29.58%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 SOS 425
$0.64 R$3.18
15.62%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.11 SOS 637
$2.18 R$10.88
-49.08%
Wine (Bottle)
$2.06 SOS 1,177
$8.05 R$40.09
-74.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.05 SOS 1,172
$1.18 R$5.89
73.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$2.25 R$11.18
-
🚌 Getting Around
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.29 SOS 164
$0.86 R$4.29
-66.28%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.66 SOS 14.1K
$41.78 R$208
-40.98%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.51 SOS 865
$1.10 R$5.49
37.27%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.62 SOS 352
$0.84 R$4.17
-26.19%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.46 SOS 2,552
$7.40 R$36.87
-39.73%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.06 SOS 605
$1.08 R$5.38
-1.85%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$5,673 SOS 3.2M
$21.6K R$107.7K
-73.76%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$8,639 SOS 4.9M
$27.2K R$135.5K
-68.26%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 SOS 57.7K
$68.1 R$339
48.00%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$7.10 SOS 4,057
$14.12 R$70.3
-49.72%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.20 SOS 19.0K
$19.25 R$95.8
72.47%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$28.71 SOS 16.4K
$23.11 R$115
24.23%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.99 SOS 5,138
$22.58 R$112
-60.19%
Cinema Ticket
$4.98 SOS 2,846
$6.26 R$31.16
-20.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$34.50 SOS 19.7K
$282 R$1,406
-87.78%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$592 SOS 338.7K
$7,250 R$36.1K
-91.83%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$14.77 SOS 8,447
$49.23 R$245
-70.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.40 SOS 11.1K
$42.14 R$210
-53.96%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$20.48 SOS 11.7K
$75.1 R$374
-72.74%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$28.72 SOS 16.4K
$62.0 R$309
-53.67%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$125 SOS 71.7K
$326 R$1,625
-61.58%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$71.0 SOS 40.6K
$226 R$1,128
-68.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$363 SOS 207.5K
$654 R$3,259
-44.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$185 SOS 105.5K
$450 R$2,241
-58.98%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$12.0K SOS 6.9M
$1,947 R$9,697
515.65%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$10.6K SOS 6.1M
$1,317 R$6,558
705.08%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Somalia
Brazil
Diferencia
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$310 SOS 177.2K
$541 R$2,695
-42.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.43
11.16
-15.50%

Los datos de CityCost se basan en IA y aportaciones de usuarios. Puede haber pequeñas variaciones.

Última actualización para Somalia: April 26, 2026

Última actualización para Brazil: April 28, 2026

Cost Breakdown

Average rent: $85.0 in Somalia vs $305 in Brazil. For reference, capital cities sit at $157 in Mogadishu and $402 in Brasilia.

Average salary: $322 in Somalia vs $498 in Brazil. The income gap affects purchasing power and how far your budget stretches in each country.

Cost Highlights

Rent is 259% higher in Brazil.

Dining out costs 200% more in Brazil.

Public transport is 550% more expensive in Brazil.

Salaries are 55% higher in Brazil, giving Somalia stronger purchasing power.

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Somalia vs Brazil: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes
How do Brazil and Somalia compare in cost of living?
Somalia is the cheaper option – living costs run roughly 138% lower on average. The gap is consistent across housing, groceries, transport, and entertainment.
How do rents compare between Brazil and Somalia?
Housing costs more in Brazil, and the gap is biggest in capital cities. Regional towns show less difference, but Brazil consistently has higher rents.
Where are groceries and transport cheaper: Brazil or Somalia?
Groceries, transport, and utilities all cost less in Somalia, contributing to the overall 138% price gap. The savings show up everywhere – from supermarket receipts to monthly bills.
How far does $800 go in Brazil vs Somalia?
$800 buys a comfortable lifestyle in Somalia, but in Brazil it only works with careful planning outside the capital. Same money, very different lives.
How do I choose between living in Brazil and Somalia?
Somalia is the budget-friendly choice for expats – lower housing and daily costs. But cost isn't everything: visa policies, language, healthcare quality, and job markets all weigh in too.

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