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About Zomba

Zomba, Malawi is a शांत, scenic hill city with a relaxed pace, cooler climate, and low cost of living—great for digital nomads seeking focus. ☕🌿 It has basic cafes, reliable local services, and easy access to nature like Zomba Plateau for hikes and fresh air. Internet can be uneven, so it suits flexible remote workers more than heavy bandwidth users. 🌍💻

Through the year

Best in September (71) · now 66
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 293 mm Feb: 206 mm Mar: 172 mm Apr: 52 mm May: 14 mm Jun: 12 mm Jul: 6 mm Aug: 6 mm Sep: 5 mm Oct: 21 mm Nov: 105 mm Dec: 189 mm Jan: 26°C / 19°C Feb: 26°C / 19°C Mar: 25°C / 18°C Apr: 25°C / 17°C May: 23°C / 14°C Jun: 22°C / 13°C Jul: 22°C / 12°C Aug: 24°C / 13°C Sep: 27°C / 16°C Oct: 29°C / 17°C Nov: 29°C / 19°C Dec: 28°C / 19°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
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.0
Internet Speed 3.7
Safety 6.8
Accommodation Cost 8.6
Weather 7.3
Nomad Friendly 2.6
Female Friendly 6.2
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Zomba
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $180.43 per month
Coworking Space $101.96 per month
Coffee $2.18 per cup
Beer $1.26 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.72 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $27.49 per month
Mobile Plan $8.88 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $65.87 per month

Other cities in Malawi

Other cities in Malawi
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Blantyre $1,670 5.0 Compare
2 Lilongwe $1,876 4.8 Compare
3 Nkhata Bay $648 4.8 Compare
4 Mzuzu $1,415 4.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Blantyre MW Malawi $1,670 5.0 Compare
2 Mangochi MW Malawi $1,822 4.5 Compare
3 Salima MW Malawi $699 4.6 Compare
4 Cape Maclear MW Malawi $1,001 4.6 Compare

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