Iran Somalia

Updated 2026-05-04

Iran

Minimum Wage

﷼692,731 /hr

$1.02 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

﷼400,000,000 /mo

Somalia

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

Sh150,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +124% Iran vs Somalia

Unlike Somalia, which has no statutory minimum wage, Iran mandates a wage floor of $1/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $588/mo in Iran versus $263/mo in Somalia, a 2.2:1 ratio. GDP per capita (PPP) in Iran is 12.4x that of Somalia, underscoring the structural economic divide.

Iran has higher GDP per capita ($19,874 vs $1,602). Iran's unemployment rate is 8.3% compared to Somalia's 18.9%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Iran and Somalia
Metric	Iran	Somalia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	﷼692,731 $1.02	None	—
Minimum wage /day	﷼5,541,850 $8.15	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	﷼166,255,500 $244.49	None	—
Minimum wage /yr	﷼1,995,066,000 $2,933.92	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	﷼400,000,000 /mo $588.24	Sh150,000 /mo $262.70	+123.9%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	Sh140,000 /mo $245.18	—
Median individual income /yr	﷼1,440,000,000 /yr $2,117.65	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Iran is higher.

Work Week

Iran: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.4x pay

Article 51 of the Labour Law sets ordinary working hours at 44 hours per week (8 hours/day, 6 days, with 4 hours on the sixth day — or equivalent arrangements). Maximum including overtime is 48 hours/week. Overtime is compensated at 140% of the ordinary hourly rate. Friday is the official weekly rest day. Workers in hazardous conditions have reduced hours.
Somalia: 48 hrs/wk standard

No reliable standardised workweek provisions are enforced. Friday is the weekly rest day. Labour conditions vary widely between sectors — from formal NGO employment with international standards to highly exploitative informal arrangements. Somaliland and Puntland have some locally administered labour rules.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Iran mandates 44 hours while Somalia mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from Somalia's perspective: Somalia vs Iran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Iran or Somalia?

In Iran, the minimum wage is ﷼692,731/hr ($1.02 USD). In Somalia, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Iran compared to Somalia?

The average gross salary in Iran is ﷼400,000,000/mo ($588.24 USD), compared to Sh150,000/mo ($262.70 USD) in Somalia. In USD terms, workers in Iran earn approximately 124% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Iran and Somalia is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Iran earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Somalia.

How do work hours compare between Iran and Somalia?

Somalia has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 44 hours in Iran. Workers in Iran work 44 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Iran working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.

What is the cost of living difference between Iran and Somalia?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Iran has the higher GDP per capita at $19,874, which is 12.4x that of Somalia at $1,602. From Iran's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a higher economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.