Busaar, Gedo, Somalia
▼ -13% vs Somalia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Sh1,912 ($3.35) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Sh7,647 ($13.39) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Sh574 ($1.00) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Sh43,332 ($75.89) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Sh7,010 ($12.28) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Sh18,480 ($32.36) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Sh5,353 ($9.37) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Sh5,353 ($9.37) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Sh1,402 ($2.46) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Sh71,965 ($126) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Sh50,062 ($87.67) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Sh150,187 ($263) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Busaar is Sh79,655 ($140) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Sh177,510 ($311) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Sh230,762 ($404) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Sh50,062 ($88)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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Sh204,220 ($358) / moBusaar is one of the key cities in Somalia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Sh177,510 ($311), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Sh50,062 ($88) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Sh406,866 ($713) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Sh314,793 ($551) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Busaar is Sh79,655 ($140). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Sh230,762 ($404) per month.