Somalia — Shopping
Shopping
Traditional crafts include gold, silver jewelry, woven cloth and baskets from the Benadir region, meerschaum and woodcarvings.
Shopping hours: Sat-Thurs 0800-1230 and 1630-1900.
Currency
Somali Shilling (SOS; symbol S) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of S500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of S1, and 50, 10 and 5 cents.
Currency Exchange
US Dollar bills are the easiest currency to exchange; hotels are the easiest and safest places. Avoid money changers in crowded areas.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
Not accepted.
Travelers Checks
US traveler's checks are preferred but generally not recommended.
Currency Restrictions
The import and export of local currency is limited to S200. The import of foreign currency is unlimited provided it is declared upon arrival and exchanged at the national banks within five days of arrival.
Banking Hours
Sat-Thurs 0800-1130.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 2634.54 SOS |
| 1.00 USD = 1640 SOS |
| 1.00 EUR = 2315.08 SOS |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
