Mid-Range Travel Guide: Somalia

Accommodation

$60-150 per night

Mid-range hotels, private rooms with air conditioning, decent amenities and security

Food & Dining

$25-50 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, fresh seafood, traditional cuisine with some international options

Transportation

$20-60 per day

Private taxis, occasional domestic flights, hired drivers for day trips

Activities

$30-80 per day

Guided tours, cultural experiences, boat trips, historical sites with entry fees

Eat at local Somali restaurants instead of hotel dining rooms (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use shared minibuses and bajaaj for transport instead of private taxis (usually 70-85% savings)

Stay in locally-owned guesthouses rather than international hotels (generally 40-60% less expensive)

Shop for supplies at local markets instead of hotel shops (typically 50-70% cheaper)

Join group tours rather than booking private guides (usually 40-60% cost reduction)

Travel during shoulder seasons to avoid peak pricing (typically 20-40% savings on accommodation)

Only eating at hotel restaurants instead of exploring local cuisine (can cost 200-300% more)

Taking private taxis for all transportation instead of using shared transport (typically 3-5x more expensive)

Not factoring in security costs which can be significant for certain activities and areas

Booking accommodation without confirming security arrangements, leading to expensive last-minute upgrades