Cost of Living in Somalia
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $3.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $15.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $5.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $11.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $15.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $1.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.78 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.39 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.42 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.92 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.36 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.28 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $2.15 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.32 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $2.32 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.98 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.80 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.65 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.76 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.25 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.68 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $2.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $1.10 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.30 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $19.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $0.97 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $3.50 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.98 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ? | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $6,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $95.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $7.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $39.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $27.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $1.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ? | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $45.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $471.67 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $15.17 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $18.80 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $18.80 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $27.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $135.56 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $80.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $344.44 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $178.89 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $1,155.08 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $338.37 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $292.50 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.00 | |
Prices in Somalia
This country had 164 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2026
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Last update: 14 May 2026
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