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About Gambela

Gambela, Ethiopia 🌿 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 πŸŒπŸ’»

Through the year

Best in November (72) Β· now 63
0Β° 10Β° 20Β° 30Β° 40Β° 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: 38Β°C / 25Β°C Feb: 39Β°C / 26Β°C Mar: 40Β°C / 27Β°C Apr: 37Β°C / 26Β°C May: 36Β°C / 25Β°C Jun: 34Β°C / 24Β°C Jul: 32Β°C / 23Β°C Aug: 31Β°C / 22Β°C Sep: 32Β°C / 23Β°C Oct: 34Β°C / 23Β°C Nov: 35Β°C / 23Β°C Dec: 37Β°C / 24Β°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, Β°C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.2
Internet Speed 2.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.2
Safety 3.2
Accommodation Cost 8.3
Weather 4.4
Nomad Friendly 1.2
Female Friendly 3.2
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Gambela
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $24.98 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
Coworking Space $9.37 per month

Other cities in Ethiopia

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