Mogadishu, Somalia 🇸🇴
#346
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Nomad Score:
35%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living due to local economic conditions, making daily expenses affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is relatively inexpensive but options are limited and often basic; security concerns can increase costs.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce and staples; imported goods are pricier but still accessible.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public and informal transport options are very cheap, though infrastructure is limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues and activities; costs vary but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often expensive relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
25%
Weight: 30
Somali shilling is volatile with inflation risks; currency stability is a concern for long-term stays.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable; fiber connections are rare and expensive.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces; nomads rely on cafes or private arrangements.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
23%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is inconsistent and often slow.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes suitable for working; power outages and security issues reduce appeal.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure challenges.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is difficult due to limited leisure options and safety concerns.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
20%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is poor with visible litter and limited sanitation services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Somali and Arabic are primary languages; English is spoken by some but limited outside business circles.
💨 Air Quality
31%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate to poor due to dust and urban pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
18%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped; quality is low with limited facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are major concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare services are minimal and often inadequate for emergencies.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Hot and sunny climate year-round with minimal rainfall, suitable for those who prefer warm weather.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional droughts and flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
12%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces or parks within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in some accommodations but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry climate.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich Somali culture and history, but limited cultural events accessible to foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is very limited due to security and cultural norms.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
45%
Weight: 15
Coastal location offers some outdoor activities, but urban environment limits options.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunities mostly informal or community-based.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
25%
Weight: 10
Limited organized tours; local experiences are possible but require caution.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Somali cuisine is flavorful; international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
Virtually no yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities; mostly informal or basic gyms.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available, but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 timezone is moderately favorable for communication with Europe and parts of Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance ecosystem is underdeveloped with few local platforms or communities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; quality of informal workspaces is low.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and lacks infrastructure and funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are limited in scope and reliability.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption and infrastructure for blockchain or crypto payments.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Mogadishu airport has limited international flights; connectivity is improving but still restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
20%
Weight: 20
Urban infrastructure is poor; walking is possible but not always safe or comfortable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No established ride-sharing apps; transport is informal and unregulated.
🚲 Cycling
5%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is nonexistent and not safe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; mainly by road with security concerns.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving; 3G/4G available in some areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work but internet restrictions can cause occasional issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators or solar power.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is very rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic and can be difficult for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Taxation system is informal; low tax burden but legal clarity is lacking.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech with government and clan influences.
🏛️ Political Stability
15%
Weight: 20
Ongoing security challenges and political instability affect safety and daily life.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Banking system is underdeveloped; opening accounts is difficult for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or specific remote work permits available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not friendly or supportive for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for digital nomads in Mogadishu.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
10%
Weight: 100
High security risks due to conflict and crime; not recommended for solo travelers.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Challenging environment for female travelers due to cultural norms and safety concerns.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; foreigners may face discrimination or social barriers.