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About Goma

Goma 🇨🇩 is a scenic lakeside city on the edge of Lake Kivu, with strong views of nearby volcanoes 🌋. For digital nomads, it offers a lower-cost, adventurous base, but infrastructure can be inconsistent—expect patchy internet, power cuts, and security concerns. Best for flexible travelers who prioritize nature and culture over convenience. 🌍

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 115 mm Feb: 91 mm Mar: 154 mm Apr: 196 mm May: 232 mm Jun: 89 mm Jul: 57 mm Aug: 73 mm Sep: 83 mm Oct: 123 mm Nov: 177 mm Dec: 183 mm Jan: 22°C / 16°C Feb: 23°C / 16°C Mar: 23°C / 17°C Apr: 22°C / 17°C May: 23°C / 17°C Jun: 23°C / 16°C Jul: 23°C / 16°C Aug: 23°C / 16°C Sep: 23°C / 16°C Oct: 23°C / 17°C Nov: 22°C / 16°C Dec: 22°C / 16°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.8
Internet Speed 2.6
Safety 1.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.7
Accommodation Cost 5.8
Weather 6.6
Female Friendly 2.1
Racial Tolerance 3.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Goma
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $662.58 per month
Coworking Space $198.78 per month
Coffee $3.98 per cup
Beer $1.99 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.63 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $46.38 per month
Mobile Plan $33.13 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $159.02 per month

Other cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Other cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lubumbashi $3,664 3.9 Compare
2 Bukavu $2,950 3.6 Compare
3 Kisangani $2,388 3.3 Compare
4 Kinshasa $4,893 3.3 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Rubavu RW Rwanda $1,516 5.6 Compare
2 Karongi RW Rwanda $1,400 5.5 Compare
3 Gisenyi RW Rwanda $1,467 5.6 Compare
4 Ruhengeri RW Rwanda $1,383 5.5 Compare

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