Cost of Living in Somalia
Summary of cost of living in Somalia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 955,106.1Sh. (1,672.2$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 286,227.7Sh. (501.1$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Somalia is, on average, 49.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Somalia is, on average, 91.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,713.47 Sh. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 8,567.35 Sh. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 2,855.78 Sh. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5,997.15 Sh. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8,567.35 Sh. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 768.87 Sh. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 428.84 Sh. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 200.78 Sh. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3,073.22 Sh. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 546.41 Sh. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 276.01 Sh. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1,272.92 Sh. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,332.37 Sh. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,155.03 Sh. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,381.72 Sh. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 777.22 Sh. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 360.54 Sh. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 636.89 Sh. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 306.57 Sh. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 293.62 Sh. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 326.00 Sh. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 514.04 Sh. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 404.20 Sh. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7,996.20 Sh. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1,142.31 Sh. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 371.25 Sh. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 685.39 Sh. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 171.35 Sh. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 14,278.92 Sh. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 856.74 Sh. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 551.51 Sh. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 2,570.21 Sh. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2,229.63 Sh. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 3,284,151.93 Sh. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 4,854,833.29 Sh. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 57,115.69 Sh. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 3,998.10 Sh. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 18,848.18 Sh. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14,596.23 Sh. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5,283.20 Sh. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 2,855.78 Sh. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 19,633.52 Sh. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 332,222.91 Sh. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 8,424.56 Sh. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 11,232.75 Sh. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 11,667.92 Sh. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 16,206.58 Sh. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 77,237.30 Sh. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 41,602.65 Sh. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 202,392.53 Sh. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 106,996.72 Sh. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 458,252.76 Sh. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 996,191.44 Sh. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 186,404.83 Sh. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.43 |
Prices in Somalia
This country had 265 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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