Somalia: as of November 12, 2026, the US State Department's maximum per diem for Mogadishu is $66 a day, made up of $0 for lodging and $66 for meals and incidental expenses. Anywhere in the country without its own rate falls under “Other”: $169 a day ($112 lodging, $57 meals and incidentals).
Per day, in US dollars. Effective Apr 1, 2018.
Actual hotel cost is reimbursed up to this amount per night.
Per diem is a ceiling, not a typical spend. Our own model puts a comfortable day of travel in this country at about $300 per person and a mid-range day at $130. See what Somalia costs right now
| Location | Season | Lodging | Meals & incidentals | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | All year | $0 | $66 | $66 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| Other (everywhere else) | All year | $112 | $57 | $169 | Nov 1, 2007 |
Source: US Department of State, Office of Allowances, foreign per diem rates, retrieved November 13, 2026. Rates are published in US dollars and revised on the first of each month; where a location has seasons, the row that applies today is shown in full strength. Confirm against the official table before filing an expense claim.