Somalia

Mogadishu

capital and the largest city of Somalia

27°C · this month$2,000/mo2,120,0009 m7 missions from 7 countries

Photo: CT Snow · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Mogadishu

Monthly budget

$2,000/mo

Prices vs USA: 45%

Exchange rate

1 USD = 572.02 SOS

US travel advisory

Level 4

travel.state.gov

Internet access

28%

of people online

Air quality

18.5

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Official languages

Somali, Arabic

Emergency

999 · 555 · 888

Plug types

Europlug

Calling code

+252

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 20, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm

Best months:JulyAugust

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 79%

Embassies & consulates in Mogadishu

7 missions from 7 countries

Embassy 7

ChinaEmbassy of the People's Republic of China in the Federal Republic of Somalia EgyptEmbassy of Egypt, Mogadishu PakistanPakistan Embassy Saudi Arabiaembassy of Saudi Arabia in Somalia TürkiyeLido Beach United Arab Emirates+252-61-9777715 United KingdomEmbassy of the United Kingdom, Mogadishu

Frequently asked questions

Is Mogadishu safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Somalia at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is — per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Mogadishu?

Roughly $2,000 per month for a remote worker, based on Somalia price levels (45% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Mogadishu in November?

In November Mogadishu averages a high of 30°C, a low of 25°C and about 60 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Mogadishu?

7 diplomatic missions, including China (Embassy), Egypt (Embassy), Pakistan (Embassy), Saudi Arabia (Embassy), Türkiye (Embassy), United Arab Emirates (Embassy), and United Kingdom (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.