MigrantoCost of living in Somalia
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Somalia
Spending runs from SOS 14,800 a month in the poorest fifth to SOS 91,900 in the richest
Per person, whole country
SOS 36,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
SOS 14,800richest 20%
SOS 91,900
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How living costs in Somalia compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Somalia against other countries
Cheaper than 59% of countries
Where Somalia sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs SOS 571,000 at world-middle prices costs SOS 527,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Somalia
SOS 14,800/mo
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Take-home
SOS 102,000
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Potential savings
SOS 87,400
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Somalia?
A typical person in Somalia spends about SOS 36,000 a month — around SOS 432,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Somalia?
By spending, Somalia ranks #166 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about SOS 36,000 a month, the poorest 20% about SOS 14,800 and the richest 20% about SOS 91,900. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Somalia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Somalia is about $63 a month, or roughly $756 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Somalia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about SOS 14,800 a month per person, a typical one around SOS 36,000, and a comfortable life around SOS 50,800. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Somalia an expensive country to live in?
No. Somalia is more expensive than 10% of countries worldwide and ranks 34th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Somalia?
Somalia uses the Somali Shilling (SOS). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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