Summary of The Cost of Living in Somalia
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Somalia is $1,186.00 including rent, or $736.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Somalia is $1,603.20 including rent, or $1,153.20 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Somalia is $2,204.70 including rent, or $1,619.70 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Somalia ranges from $14,232.00 for a single person to $19,238.40 for a couple, and $26,456.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $8,832.00 for a single person to $13,838.40 for a couple, and $19,436.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Somalia, baseline monthly expenses range from $506.00 for a single person to $683.40 for a couple, and $940.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $326.00 for a single person to $503.40 for a couple, and $706.40 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Somalia, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,744.00 for a single person to $3,764.20 for a couple, and $5,160.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,794.00 for a single person to $2,814.20 for a couple, and $3,925.20 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Somalia is $450.00, which is 38.9% less than the average monthly cost of living and 38.0% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |