Mogadishu, Somalia

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Somalia

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About Mogadishu, Somalia

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$405

Family of 4 / mo

$1,041

Avg salary (after tax)

$540

Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia , is a vibrant place full of history and culture. Located on the coast of the Indian Ocean, it has beautiful sandy beaches where people enjoy the sun and sea. The city has a mix of old and new, with traditional Somali architecture alongside modern buildings.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Mogadishu· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $28.03
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $35.46
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $21.35
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $31.41

Financial

Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $540.4
Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.01

Food - Beverages

CappuccinoUSD $1.35
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $8.11
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.78
Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.95
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $16.21

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $2.7
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $24.32
Fast Food ComboUSD $7.43

Food - Grocery

Apples (1 kg)USD $3.54
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.13
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.66
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.46
Dozen EggsUSD $2.58
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $5.74
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.29
Beef Round (1 kg)USD $6.3
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.22
Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.08
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.31
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.34
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.28
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.12
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.85
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $33.77
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $1.35

Housing

Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $315.23
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $574.17
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $112.13
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $283.71
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $6,706
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $8,425

Leisure

Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $5.4
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $77.68
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,234
Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $27.02
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $10.36

Transportation

1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $20.26
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $47.28
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $2.03
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.31
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $11,821
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.41
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $8,556

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $41.65
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $97.27