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Somalia

🇸🇴Cost of Living in Somalia

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Somalia.

Mogadishu is the only city we currently track in Somalia, with a cost of living index of 30 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Somalia

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person
$650
per month
Couple
$980
per month
Family of 4
$1,370
per month
Student
$490
per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Somalia, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Mogadishu

Mogadishu

Mogadishu is the capital and largest city of Somalia, situated on the Indian Ocean coast of the Horn of Africa. Once known as the White Pearl of the Indian Ocean for its stunning coastal architecture, the city is gradually rebuilding after decades of civil conflict.

Cost Index

30

Monthly Cost

$650

Pop: 2,400,000Safety: 15/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Somalia

What is the cost of living in Somalia?
We track Mogadishu in Somalia, which has a cost of living index of 30 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.