Cost of living in Mogadishu

 Mogadishu, Somalia
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Cost of living in Mogadishu vs. Somalia overall average

Mogadishu is 0.7% more expensive than Somalia overall.

Restaurants
pay 9.2% less in Mogadishu
Groceries
pay 17.1% less in Mogadishu
Transportation
pay 4.2% less in Mogadishu
Housing
pay 5.2% more in Mogadishu
Childcare
pay 26.4% more in Mogadishu
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.7% less in Mogadishu
Clothing
pay 9.6% more in Mogadishu

The cost of childcare, clothing, and housing in Mogadishu are more expensive than in Somalia. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Mogadishu.

Mogadishu Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $3.00
SOS1,711
$2.00 - $6.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$3.50
SOS1,996
$3.00 - $4.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $0.62
SOS356
$0.50 - $1.00

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$1.17
SOS665
$0.50 - $2.00
Local cheese (8 oz) $1.88
SOS1,069
$1.00 - $6.00
Milk (1 gallon) $5.30
SOS3,022
$3.79 - $11.36

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.91
SOS2,230
$3.22 - $4.35
Monthly public transit pass $20.00
SOS11,404
?? - ??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $7,500.00
SOS4,276,497
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$33.75
SOS19,244
$15.00 - $60.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $180.00
SOS102,636
$130.00 - $250.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $81.67
SOS46,566
$50.00 - $100.00

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $73.75
SOS42,052
$30.00 - $120.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $885.00
SOS504,627
$300.00 - $1,500.00

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $4.00
SOS2,281
?? - ??
Cappuccino in mid-range area $1.38
SOS784
$0.50 - $2.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$1.69
SOS964
$1.20 - $2.00

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$18.33
SOS10,454
$15.00 - $20.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$24.33
SOS13,875
$14.00 - $40.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$22.67
SOS12,925
$18.00 - $30.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Somalia to see the average cost of cities throughout Somalia, like Mogadishu, Hargeysa, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Somalia compared to Mogadishu.

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