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Mukalla vs Bosaso

Mukalla, Yemen compared with Bosaso, Somalia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Country Yemen Somalia
Nomad score 2.9 / 10 3.1 / 10
Cost of living $1,845 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 25°C 33° / 27°C
Air quality (AQI) 41 Good 25 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Average high 31.9°C 33.2°C
Average low 25°C 26.2°C
Precipitation 6 mm / mo 3 mm / mo
Sunshine 333 h / mo 340 h / mo
Humidity 63% 59%
Rain days 1.5 / mo 0.9 / mo
Wind speed 19.2 km/h 29.8 km/h

YE Mukalla · average high by month

SO Bosaso · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
US AQI 41 25
PM2.5 8.6 µg/m³ 4.7 µg/m³
PM10 17.8 µg/m³ 18.7 µg/m³
Ozone 63 µg/m³ 33 µg/m³
UV index 0 6.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.9 2.3
Local Payment Services 0.9 2.3
Startup Scene 0.6 1.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Air Conditioning 4.1 3.7
Green Spaces 2.1 2.3
Natural Disaster Risk 4.6 6.5
Noise Pollution 3.8 4.3
Seasonal Variety 2.1 2.3
Weather 3.5 3.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Mobile Network Coverage 3.9 4.6
Power Grid Reliability 2.8 2.8
Public WiFi Availability 1.5 1.6
VPN Reliability 2.9 4.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Accommodation Cost 8.3 8.4
Cost of Living 7.2 8.4
Currency Stability 1.1 2.4
Entertainment Cost 6.8 7.1
Food & Groceries 8.0 8.3
Gym Membership Cost 6.3 6.4
Transportation Cost 7.8 7.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Culture 4.8 3.8
Indoors Fun 2.1 1.5
Language Learning Opportunities 3.7 1.9
Local Experiences & Tours 3.7 2.7
Nightlife 1.2 0.8
Outdoors & Nature 6.9 4.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.2 0.3
Nomad Friendly 0.6 1.0
Online Community Presence 0.2 0.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Cafes with WiFi 1.3 1.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.3 0.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.5 0.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.6 0.6
Internet Speed 2.1 2.4
Local SIM Card Availability 3.2 4.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Fitness Facilities 1.5 2.1
Food Scene 2.3 3.2
Healthy Food Options 1.8 2.4
Yoga Studios 0.5 0.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Healthcare 1.4 1.7
Healthcare Affordability 5.4 4.5
Healthcare Quality 1.2 1.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.1
Ease of Business Registration 1.2 1.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.9 0.9
Freedom of Speech 1.2 1.6
Political Stability 0.8 1.3
Tax Friendliness 3.2 4.3
Visa Ease 1.4 2.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Air Quality 3.9 3.6
Cleanliness 2.5 2.6
Environmental Quality 3.3 3.1
Family Friendly 1.8 2.7
Language Barrier 2.4 2.0
Work-Life Balance 2.0 3.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Female Friendly 1.5 1.4
Racial Tolerance 2.6 3.4
Safety 1.9 1.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Airport Connectivity 1.8 2.8
Cycling 1.3 1.8
Intercity Travel Options 2.3 2.8
Public Transit 1.6 1.6
Ride-sharing Services 0.5 0.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.9 0.7
Walkability 3.1 3.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Coworking Quality 1.0 0.7
Freelance Ecosystem 1.7 1.1
Networking Opportunities 1.8 1.4
Remote Job Opportunities 1.6 1.2
Time Zone Favorability 6.6 6.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Jeans $105 per pair $805 per pair
Summer Dress $75 per dress $1,006 per dress
Running Shoes $147 per pair $2,012 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Dining Out $63 per month $2,991 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Cinema Ticket $17 per ticket $101 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Coffee $2.10 per cup $40 per cup
Beer $21 per pint $0.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.29 per meal $201 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $50 per meal $1,207 per meal
Fast Food Combo $15 per meal $322 per meal
Apples $8.39 per kg $121 per kg
Bread $1.26 per loaf $24 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.68 per bottle $24 per bottle
Milk $5.03 per liter $60 per liter
Rice $6.29 per kg $49 per kg
Chicken Fillets $17 per kg $322 per kg
Beef $25 per kg $245 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $42 per bottle $0.00 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Groceries $252 per month $11,965 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Doctor Visit (GP) $42 per visit $805 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $21 per purchase $241 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Housing $189 per month $7,977 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $294 per month $12,070 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,174 per month $28,163 per month
Coworking Space $147 per month $4,023 per month
Coliving Space $629 per month $16,093 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Internet & Mobile $50 per month $997 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Leisure Activities $21 per month $997 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Haircut $13 per visit $101 per visit
Laundry $13 per kg $80 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Mobile Plan $34 per month $604 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $126 per month $2,414 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $21 one-time $201 one-time
Gym Membership $63 per month $1,207 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $42 per hour $805 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Transportation $63 per month $1,496 per month
Taxi Start $4.19 per trip $80 per trip
Taxi per km $1.26 per km $61 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $105 per month $1,609 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $10 per trip $301 per trip
Gasoline $2.94 per liter $40 per liter
Scooter Rental $63 per month $402 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
YE Mukalla SO Bosaso
Utilities $63 per month $2,493 per month