Mogadishu Scores

  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Mogadishu is extremely difficult.

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.

  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in Mogadishu directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Mogadishu are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, Mogadishu does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife in Mogadishu is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Safety:
  • Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.

  • Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $2800.
  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, Mogadishu does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Quality of life: The standard of living is poor. has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.

  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • Workspaces: There are plenty of places to work from in Mogadishu.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Mogadishu has very low salaries as low as $42 a month.
  • Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.

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