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About Malakal

Malakal, South Sudan 🌍 is a remote Nile-side city with limited infrastructure, patchy internet, and few coworking options. It’s not ideal for digital nomads seeking convenience or reliability, but may appeal to adventurous travelers looking for a quiet, off-grid experience. Expect basic services, hot weather, and a need for strong self-sufficiency. 🚧📶

Through the year

Best in January (55) · now 53
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 0 mm Feb: 0 mm Mar: 0 mm Apr: 9 mm May: 18 mm Jun: 41 mm Jul: 120 mm Aug: 150 mm Sep: 82 mm Oct: 31 mm Nov: 4 mm Dec: 0 mm Jan: 37°C / 23°C Feb: 38°C / 24°C Mar: 40°C / 26°C Apr: 39°C / 27°C May: 38°C / 27°C Jun: 36°C / 25°C Jul: 32°C / 23°C Aug: 31°C / 23°C Sep: 32°C / 23°C Oct: 35°C / 24°C Nov: 37°C / 24°C Dec: 37°C / 23°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 4.7
Internet Speed 0.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.1
Safety 1.2
Accommodation Cost 4.0
Weather 1.8
Nomad Friendly 0.5
Female Friendly 0.9
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Malakal
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $68.70 per month
Coworking Space $25.08 per month
Coffee $0.39 per cup
Beer $0.98 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.42 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $9.81 per month
Mobile Plan $3.93 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $35.99 per month

Other cities in South Sudan

Other cities in South Sudan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Juba $316 2.2 Compare
2 Wau No data 2.2 Compare
3 Rumbek No data 1.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Gambela ET Ethiopia $315 3.5 Compare
2 Rumbek SS South Sudan No data 1.8 Compare
3 Wau SS South Sudan No data 2.2 Compare
4 Juba SS South Sudan $316 2.2 Compare

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