Waajid, Bakool, Somalia · Population 60,105
▼ -6% vs Somalia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | Sh2,056 ($3.60) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | Sh8,222 ($14.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | Sh617 ($1.08) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | Sh46,594 ($81.60) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | Sh7,537 ($13.20) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | Sh19,871 ($34.80) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | Sh5,756 ($10.08) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | Sh5,756 ($10.08) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | Sh1,507 ($2.64) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | Sh78,798 ($138) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | Sh54,816 ($96.00) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | Sh164,448 ($288) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Waajid is Sh85,650 ($150) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Sh191,856 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Sh249,413 ($437) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Sh54,816 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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Sh204,220 ($358) / moWaajid is one of the key cities in Somalia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Sh191,856 ($336), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Sh54,816 ($96) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to Sh440,447 ($771) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Sh340,544 ($596) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Waajid is Sh85,650 ($150). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Sh249,413 ($437) per month.