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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ดSomali Shilling to US Dollar

SOS to USD โ€” used in Somalia.
1 USD =
571.00 SOS
1 SOS =
0.001751 USD
SOS symbol
Sh
USD symbol
$

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the Somali Shilling (SOS) and the US Dollar (USD). The Somali Shilling is used in Somalia. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 โ€” for live rates when sending money or exchanging cash, check your bank, Wise, or XE.

Conversion Table

Common amounts converted both directions at today's reference rate.

SOS โ†’ USD

SOSUSD
1 SOS0.001751 USD
5 SOS0.008757 USD
10 SOS0.017513 USD
25 SOS0.043783 USD
50 SOS0.087566 USD
100 SOS0.175131 USD
250 SOS0.437828 USD
500 SOS0.875657 USD
1,000 SOS1.7513 USD
5,000 SOS8.7566 USD

USD โ†’ SOS

USDSOS
1 USD571.00 SOS
5 USD2,855.00 SOS
10 USD5,710.00 SOS
25 USD14,275.00 SOS
50 USD28,550.00 SOS
100 USD57,100.00 SOS
250 USD142,750.00 SOS
500 USD285,500.00 SOS
1,000 USD571,000.00 SOS
5,000 USD2,855,000.00 SOS

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 100 SOS in USD?

100 SOS is approximately 0.175131 USD at the reference rate of 1 USD โ‰ˆ 571.00 SOS. Rates move daily โ€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the Somali Shilling pegged to the US Dollar?

Most African currencies either float freely or are pegged to a major reference currency, often the US dollar or euro. See the full Somali Shilling guide for its specific exchange rate regime and how that affects its rate against the US Dollar.

What's the best way to exchange SOS for USD?

Banks, licensed forex bureaus, and services like Wise or Revolut typically offer better rates than airport kiosks. Compare the mid-market rate shown here against what you're quoted before exchanging.

Where can I find rates for other currency pairs?

The African Currencies directory covers all 54 African countries, with USD, EUR and GBP conversions for each.

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