Cost of living
Galgaduud compared to Middle Shabelle
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Overview comparison
GalgaduudMiddle Shabelle
Consumer prices in Middle Shabelle are roughly 6% higher than in Galgaduud.
Cost of living
| Item | Galgaduud | Middle Shabelle |
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| Total with rent one person | 758 | 820 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,371 | 1,502 |
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| Without rent one person | 515 | 395 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,099 | 1,272 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 256.34 | 251.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 431.06 | 423.91 |
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| Food person | 299 | 246 |
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| Food family | 633 | 547 |
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| Transport person | 92.47 | 75.53 |
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| Transport family | 248.67 | 202.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.38 years | 80.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Galgaduud | Middle Shabelle |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.32 | 2.43 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.92 | 11.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.82 | 4.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.19 | 11.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 1 | 0.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Galgaduud | Middle Shabelle |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 165.76 | 192.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.53 | 118.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 443.06 | 410.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 252.83 | 225.09 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.96 | 64.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.08 | 95.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.26 | 26.68 |
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Transportation
| Item | Galgaduud | Middle Shabelle |
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| Local transport ticket | 18.26 | 18.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,934 | 4,621 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 944 | 879 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 61.34% | 55.66% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.78 | 12.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.8 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Galgaduud | Middle Shabelle |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 | 1.38 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.03 | 3.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.18 | 2.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.31 | 1.79 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.41 | 5.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.95 | 4.07 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.06 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Galgaduud | Middle Shabelle |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.85 | 36.73 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.39 | 5.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.51 | 14.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 66.08 | 61.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.34 | 23.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.25 | 60.24 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 41.79 | 40.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 550 | 630 |
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