Cost of Living in Somalia
Summary of cost of living in Somalia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 966,102.6Sh. (1,689.1$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 288,822.5Sh. (505.0$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Somalia is, on average, 49.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Somalia is, on average, 91.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,715.90 Sh. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 8,579.51 Sh. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 2,859.84 Sh. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6,005.66 Sh. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8,579.51 Sh. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 769.96 Sh. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 429.45 Sh. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 193.99 Sh. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3,077.58 Sh. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 582.30 Sh. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 276.40 Sh. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1,287.33 Sh. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,297.20 Sh. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,167.48 Sh. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,391.54 Sh. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 756.70 Sh. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 417.46 Sh. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 703.08 Sh. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 306.61 Sh. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 297.18 Sh. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 332.56 Sh. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 552.90 Sh. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 390.84 Sh. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8,007.54 Sh. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1,143.93 Sh. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 371.78 Sh. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 686.36 Sh. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 171.59 Sh. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 14,299.18 Sh. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 857.95 Sh. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 552.30 Sh. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 2,573.85 Sh. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2,232.79 Sh. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,288,811.99 Sh. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 4,861,722.07 Sh. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 57,196.73 Sh. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 4,003.77 Sh. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 18,239.40 Sh. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15,014.14 Sh. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5,290.70 Sh. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 2,859.84 Sh. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 19,661.38 Sh. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 332,694.31 Sh. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 8,436.52 Sh. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 11,248.69 Sh. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 11,684.47 Sh. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 16,229.57 Sh. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 78,786.20 Sh. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 42,750.30 Sh. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 208,399.39 Sh. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 108,673.79 Sh. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 458,903.00 Sh. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,085,948.01 Sh. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 186,669.33 Sh. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.43 |
Prices in Somalia
This country had 268 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 28 April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 28 April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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