Gaalkacyo, Mudug, Somalia · Population 745,000
▲ +0% vs Somalia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Sh2,179 ($3.82) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Sh8,716 ($15.26) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Sh654 ($1.14) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Sh49,389 ($86.50) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Sh7,989 ($13.99) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Sh21,063 ($36.89) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Sh6,101 ($10.68) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Sh6,101 ($10.68) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Sh1,598 ($2.80) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Sh84,752 ($148) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Sh58,958 ($103) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Sh176,873 ($310) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Gaalkacyo is Sh90,789 ($159) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Sh204,220 ($358) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Sh265,486 ($465) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Sh58,958 ($103)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
48 km away · Mudug
111 km away · Galguduud
112 km away · Galguduud
133 km away · Galguduud
146 km away · Galguduud
167 km away · Mudug
179 km away · Galguduud
190 km away · Sool
Banaadir · pop. 2,120,000
Sh254,244 ($445) / moWoqooyi Galbeed · pop. 1,227,620
Sh220,797 ($387) / moBay · pop. 1,200,000
Sh220,797 ($387) / moBari · pop. 1,067,000
Sh220,797 ($387) / moGedo · pop. 755,500
Sh204,220 ($358) / moShabeellaha Dhexe · pop. 750,000
Sh204,220 ($358) / moNugaal · pop. 485,000
Sh204,220 ($358) / moBari · pop. 365,000
Sh204,220 ($358) / moGaalkacyo is one of the key cities in Somalia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Sh204,220 ($358), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Sh58,958 ($103) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Sh469,431 ($822) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Sh362,757 ($635) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Gaalkacyo is Sh90,789 ($159). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Sh265,486 ($465) per month.