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Mogadishu, Somalia 🇸🇴
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Nomad Score:
36%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and security vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public and informal transport options are very cheap, though limited in safety and reliability.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Limited formal entertainment venues; costs vary but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
Few gyms exist, often expensive and with limited facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
25%
Weight: 30
Somali shilling experiences high volatility and inflation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces exist in Mogadishu.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
23%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes with WiFi; connectivity is often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes cater to digital nomads or provide conducive work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Mogadishu is not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Challenging due to security concerns and limited leisure infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
27%
Weight: 10
City struggles with sanitation and waste disposal.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Somali and Arabic are primary languages; English is limited outside business and aid sectors.
💨 Air Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Dust and pollution contribute to poor air quality.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
15%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to safety and infrastructure concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped with limited services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
21%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality medical care and emergency services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Hot and sunny climate year-round with minimal rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes; droughts are occasional.
🏞️ Green Spaces
18%
Weight: 10
Very few public parks or green areas in the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
AC is available in some hotels and offices but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot climate.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
Urban noise from traffic and informal markets is common.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich Somali culture and history, but limited cultural venues due to instability.
🌃 Nightlife
12%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options due to security and social norms.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Coastal location offers some natural beauty but limited recreational infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
25%
Weight: 10
Tourism is minimal; few organized tours or experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Somali cuisine is available; international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
18%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers with limited equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 time zone is moderate for Europe and Asia but less favorable for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and community are almost nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
12%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is weak.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Mogadishu airport has limited international flights, mainly to regional hubs.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure and safety concerns limit walking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; informal taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is nonexistent and unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited and often insecure intercity travel options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is relatively widespread but quality varies.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability can affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be complicated and unpredictable for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is informal and underdeveloped; low tax burden but also low services.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech due to political instability and security concerns.
🏛️ Political Stability
15%
Weight: 20
Ongoing security challenges and political instability.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Banking services are limited and account opening is bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not supportive or safe for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads in Mogadishu.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
10%
Weight: 100
High security risks due to conflict and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Challenging environment for female travelers due to cultural and security issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to diverse international communities.