Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia · Population 2,120,000 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Somalia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Sh2,672 ($4.68) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Sh10,689 ($18.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Sh802 ($1.40) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Sh60,572 ($106) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Sh9,798 ($17.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Sh25,832 ($45.24) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Sh7,482 ($13.10) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Sh7,482 ($13.10) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Sh1,960 ($3.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Sh109,382 ($192) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Sh76,092 ($133) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Sh228,275 ($400) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Mogadishu is Sh111,345 ($195) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Sh254,244 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Sh330,517 ($579) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Sh76,092 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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Sh204,220 ($358) / moMogadishu is the capital and one of the key cities in Somalia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Sh254,244 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Sh76,092 ($133) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Sh587,073 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Sh452,792 ($793) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Mogadishu is Sh111,345 ($195). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Sh330,517 ($579) per month.