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About Mekelle

Mekelle, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 is a highland city with a mild climate, strong local culture, and lower living costs than many African hubs. It can suit digital nomads who value a quieter, authentic experience and don’t mind a more basic infrastructure. 🌍☕ Internet and coworking options may be limited, so it’s best for flexible remote workers.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 4 mm Feb: 7 mm Mar: 12 mm Apr: 27 mm May: 22 mm Jun: 15 mm Jul: 209 mm Aug: 243 mm Sep: 46 mm Oct: 6 mm Nov: 2 mm Dec: 2 mm Jan: 24°C / 10°C Feb: 26°C / 12°C Mar: 27°C / 13°C Apr: 27°C / 14°C May: 28°C / 15°C Jun: 29°C / 15°C Jul: 24°C / 14°C Aug: 22°C / 13°C Sep: 25°C / 13°C Oct: 25°C / 12°C Nov: 24°C / 11°C Dec: 24°C / 10°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 8.4
Internet Speed 3.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.7
Safety 3.5
Accommodation Cost 8.4
Weather 6.4
Racial Tolerance 4.9
Nomad Friendly 1.8
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Mekelle
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $21.86 per month
Coffee $0.09 per cup
Beer $0.25 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $0.75 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $1.87 per month
Mobile Plan $1.56 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $7.50 per month
Coworking Space $12.49 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 Massawa ER Eritrea $1,120 3.2 Compare
2 Asmara ER Eritrea $2,977 3.9 Compare
3 Lalibela ET Ethiopia $889 4.2 Compare
4 Axum ET Ethiopia $1,062 4.0 Compare

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