Prices in Mogadishu
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Mogadishu? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Mogadishu.
What are the supermarket prices in Mogadishu?
Are the costs of living in Mogadishu higher than in United States?
Mogadishu - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Mogadishu:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 18 hours ago)
Currency in Somalia Somali shilling (SOS). For 10 US dollars you can get 5.72 thousand Somali shillings. For 100 US dollars you can get 57.2 thousand Somali shillings. And the other way around: For 100 Somali shillings you can get 0.175 US dollars.
Generally, it is much cheaper in Somalia than in United States. Food is 45% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 62%. The cost of living in Mogadishu is less than in United States by about 24%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 40%.
Is it expensive in stores in Mogadishu? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Mogadishu? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Mogadishu, such as: beer, eggs, bottled water, apples, or lettuce (The last update: 3 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Mogadishu? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Mogadishu? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Mogadishu?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 3 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 3.5 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 15 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 14 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.63 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Mogadishu, including beer, eggs, bottled water, apples, or lettuce
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Mogadishu? Check out prices in nearby countries: Yemen, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and United Arab Emirates.
Mogadishu - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$137 ($50 - $200)
34% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$35 ($15 - $60)
by half less than in United States
jeans
$17.3 ($15 - $20)
67% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$390
91% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$197 ($150 - $250)
89% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$200 ($150 - $350)
92% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$1.2 ($0.5 - $2)
67% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$5.8 ($2 - $12)
by half less than in United States
rice
$1.1 ($0.7 - $1.4)
77% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$0.98 ($0.25 - $1.5)
80% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$0.84 ($0.6 - $2)
by half less than in United States
wine
$25
67% more than in United States
cheap restaurant
$3 ($2 - $6)
85% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$7 ($4 - $10)
17% more than in United States
coffee
$1.4 ($0.5 - $2)
73% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.5 ($0.3 - $1)
76% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$3.5 ($3 - $4)
67% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.63 ($0.5 - $1)
75% is less expensive than in United States
Food Prices Mogadishu
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.6
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.2
- Eggs (regular) (12) $2
- Local Cheese (1kg) $5.8
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.63
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $25
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $2
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $0.65
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $1.7
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $4.1
- Apples (1kg) $3.1
- Oranges (1kg) $2
- Potatoes (1kg) $0.98
- Lettuce (1 head) $1
- Kilo of white rice $1.1
- Tomatoes (1kg) $0.98
- Bananas (1kg) $0.84
- Onions (1kg) $1
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $5.1
Prices In Restaurants Mogadishu
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $3
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $15
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $3.5
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $7
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $17.5
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.63
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.5
- Cappuccino $1.4
Cost Of Living Mogadishu
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.5
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $20
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $6.75K
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $197
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $83
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $417
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $200
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $137
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $35
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- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $17.3
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $24
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $24
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $66
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $6.5K
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $65
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $32K
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $1.04K
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $31.6K
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $390
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 7.8%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.6
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $5
Entertainment Costs Mogadishu
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $31
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $10.5
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
wine
$25
67% more than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$197 ($150 - $250)
89% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$0.84 ($0.6 - $2)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.63 ($0.5 - $1)
75% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$1.4 ($0.5 - $2)
73% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$5.8 ($2 - $12)
by half less than in United States