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At a Glance

How Somalia compares across key indices

Quality of LifeSafety38Healthcare40AffordabilityClimateClean Air63

Safety Index

38/100

Healthcare

40/100

Cost of Living

How far your money goes in Somalia

Rent Index

4

100 = NYC rent

Groceries

29

100 = NYC groceries

Restaurant Prices

25

100 = NYC dining

Safety & Crime

Higher Risk

How safe residents feel in Somalia β€” based on surveys of people living there

Safety Index

38/100

Crime Index

62/100

Lower is better

Crime Trend

58/100

Mixed perception

Walking Safety

Daytime42
Nighttime36

6 point drop from day to night

Problem Severity

Corruption & bribery
High75
Violent crimes
High65
Property crimes
High64
Drug-related crime
Moderate53

0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem

What Residents Worry About

Being mugged or robbed
High66
Home broken into
High61
Being physically attacked
High61
Being insulted or harassed
Moderate59
Car stolen
Moderate59
Things stolen from car
Moderate59
Targeted for skin/ethnicity/religion
Moderate56

Based on 86 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.

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Healthcare

Healthcare system overview for Somalia

Healthcare Index

40/100

Quality Breakdown

Friendliness & Courtesy48/100
Staff Skill & Competency41/100
Accuracy & Completeness41/100
Speed of Service39/100
Modern Equipment39/100
Responsiveness & Waitlist38/100
Cost Satisfaction36/100

How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality

Based on 26 survey responses

Insurance Coverage

Public
53.8%
None
30.8%
Private
15.4%
Healthcare40Safety38Quality of Life

Limited data β€” some indices are not yet available.

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Environment

Moderate

Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Somalia

Pollution Index

63/100

Lower is better

Environmental Quality

Air Quality53/100
Drinking Water Quality50/100
Comfortable to Spend Time42/100
Garbage Disposal32/100
Clean & Tidy29/100
Green Spaces & Parks25/100

Concerns

Water Pollution60/100
Noise & Light Pollution44/100

0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern

Based on 25 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.

Transport & Commute

How people get around in Somalia

Average One-Way Commute

32minutes

Average

Traffic Index

95

Below average congestion

Inefficiency

21

Time wasted in traffic

CO2 Emissions

1.8kg/trip

How People Commute

Walking75.0%
Working from Home25.0%

Based on 4 survey responses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about living in Somalia, answered with data

Is Somalia safe for expats?

Somalia has a safety index of 38/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers.

How good is healthcare in Somalia?

Somalia scores 40/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.

Before You Go

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