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About Gambela

Gambela, Ethiopia ๐ŸŒฟ is a remote border city known for its lush wetlands, river views, and laid-back pace. For digital nomads, it offers a low-cost, off-the-grid experience, but infrastructure can be limited: expect spotty internet, fewer coworking options, and basic amenities. Best for adventurous remote workers seeking nature, quiet, and a truly local vibe ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ป

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Through the year

Best in November (66) ยท now 66
0ยฐ 10ยฐ 20ยฐ 30ยฐ 40ยฐ Jan: 0 mm Feb: 1 mm Mar: 2 mm Apr: 42 mm May: 43 mm Jun: 58 mm Jul: 87 mm Aug: 135 mm Sep: 60 mm Oct: 46 mm Nov: 31 mm Dec: 3 mm Jan: 38ยฐC / 25ยฐC Feb: 39ยฐC / 26ยฐC Mar: 40ยฐC / 27ยฐC Apr: 37ยฐC / 26ยฐC May: 36ยฐC / 25ยฐC Jun: 34ยฐC / 24ยฐC Jul: 32ยฐC / 23ยฐC Aug: 31ยฐC / 22ยฐC Sep: 32ยฐC / 23ยฐC Oct: 34ยฐC / 23ยฐC Nov: 35ยฐC / 23ยฐC Dec: 37ยฐC / 24ยฐC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, ยฐC Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.4
Internet Speed 2.2
Safety 3.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.2
Weather 4.4
Accommodation Cost 8.4
Female Friendly 3.2
Nomad Friendly 1.3
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Gambela
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $24.98 per month
Coworking Space $9.37 per month
Coffee $0.09 per cup
Beer $0.22 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $0.50 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $3.75 per month
Mobile Plan $1.25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $7.50 per month

Other cities in Ethiopia

Other cities in Ethiopia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Addis Ababa $1,778 5.1 Compare
2 Hawassa No data 4.7 Compare
3 Bishoftu $359 4.7 Compare
4 Bahir Dar $1,036 4.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Jimma ET Ethiopia No data 4.2 Compare
2 Malakal SS South Sudan No data 1.8 Compare
3 Sodo ET Ethiopia No data 4.2 Compare
4 Arba Minch ET Ethiopia $988 4.4 Compare

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