How Somalia compares across key indices
Safety Index
38/100
Healthcare
40/100
How far your money goes in Somalia
Rent Index
4
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
29
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
25
100 = NYC dining
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
6 point drop from day to night
0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem
Based on 86 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.
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Healthcare system overview for Somalia
Healthcare Index
40/100
How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality
Based on 26 survey responses
Limited data β some indices are not yet available.
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Somalia
Pollution Index
63/100
Lower is better
0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern
Based on 25 survey responses. Perception scores are 0β100 where higher is better unless noted.
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
Based on 4 survey responses.
Common questions about living in Somalia, answered with data
Somalia has a safety index of 38/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers.
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.
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