At a glance
 SO
Hargeisa
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 DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Somalia | Djibouti |
| Nomad score | 3.7 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Cost of living | Data unavailable | $2,338 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 17°C | 33° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 45 Good | 57 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28.9°C | 32.3°C |
| Average low | 17.1°C | 22.2°C |
| Precipitation | 19 mm / mo | 23 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 338 h / mo | 318 h / mo |
| Humidity | 59% | 60% |
| Rain days | 3.5 / mo | 5.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 25.4 km/h | 25.6 km/h |
SO
Hargeisa · average high by month
J 24
F 27
M 29
A 30
M 32
J 32
J 30
A 31
S 31
O 30
N 26
D 24
DJ
Ali Sabieh · average high by month
J 26
F 28
M 30
A 32
M 36
J 39
J 37
A 35
S 37
O 33
N 29
D 27
Air quality
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 45 | 57 |
| PM2.5 | 6.5 µg/m³ | 11.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 11.2 µg/m³ | 36.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 52 µg/m³ | 67 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Startup Scene | 2.3 | 1.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Green Spaces | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Weather | 5.6 | 3.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cost of Living | 8.2 | 6.2 |
| Currency Stability | 2.2 | 7.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 7.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.8 | 3.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Nightlife | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 4.3 | 6.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Internet Speed | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 5.5 | 4.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Food Scene | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.1 | 0.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 1.8 | 2.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Political Stability | 1.0 | 5.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Visa Ease | 1.4 | 3.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Family Friendly | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Language Barrier | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 3.5 | 4.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Racial Tolerance | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Safety | 4.4 | 5.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.4 | 1.5 |
| Cycling | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Public Transit | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Walkability | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 4.9 | 6.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $227 per pair | $40 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $284 per dress | $25 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $569 per pair | $80 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $918 per month | $68 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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| Cinema Ticket | $68 per ticket | $5.01 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $23 per cup | $1.49 per cup |
| Beer | $0.00 per pint | $3.01 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $45 per meal | $4.00 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $341 per meal | $30 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $80 per meal | $8.02 per meal |
| Apples | $28 per kg | $2.76 per kg |
| Bread | $7.96 per loaf | $0.70 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $6.82 per bottle | $0.70 per bottle |
| Milk | $17 per liter | $1.80 per liter |
| Rice | $18 per kg | $1.60 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $85 per kg | $7.51 per kg |
| Beef | $68 per kg | $9.00 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $0.00 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $3,673 per month | $225 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $152 per month | $20 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $284 per visit | $25 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $80 per purchase | $6.02 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $7,347 per month | $253 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $3,070 per month | $310 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $7,216 per month | $701 per month |
| Coworking Space | $1,137 per month | $120 per month |
| Coliving Space | $3,980 per month | $351 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $306 per month | $34 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $306 per month | $28 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $57 per visit | $5.01 per visit |
| Laundry | $11 per kg | $3.01 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $114 per month | $20 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $569 per month | $85 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $23 one-time | $6.02 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $284 per month | $35 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $171 per hour | $15 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $458 per month | $45 per month |
| Taxi Start | $23 per trip | $2.00 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $11 per km | $1.01 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $341 per month | $35 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $80 per trip | $7.01 per trip |
| Gasoline | $11 per liter | $1.46 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $0.00 per month | $10 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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SO
Hargeisa
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DJ
Ali Sabieh
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $1,377 per month | $84 per month |