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About Mbeya

Mbeya, Tanzania is a calm, affordable mountain city with cooler weather than much of the country ๐ŸŒ„. Itโ€™s great for nomads who want a relaxed pace, scenic views, and easy access to hiking and nature. Connectivity and coworking options are more limited than in bigger hubs, but cost of living is low and the local vibe is welcoming ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ป

Through the year

Best in September (65) ยท now 60
0ยฐ 10ยฐ 20ยฐ 30ยฐ Jan: 253 mm Feb: 199 mm Mar: 255 mm Apr: 220 mm May: 31 mm Jun: 4 mm Jul: 1 mm Aug: 2 mm Sep: 4 mm Oct: 29 mm Nov: 103 mm Dec: 215 mm Jan: 22ยฐC / 15ยฐC Feb: 23ยฐC / 15ยฐC Mar: 23ยฐC / 15ยฐC Apr: 23ยฐC / 15ยฐC May: 22ยฐC / 13ยฐC Jun: 22ยฐC / 11ยฐC Jul: 22ยฐC / 11ยฐC Aug: 24ยฐC / 12ยฐC Sep: 26ยฐC / 13ยฐC Oct: 27ยฐC / 15ยฐC Nov: 26ยฐC / 15ยฐC Dec: 24ยฐC / 15ยฐC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, ยฐC Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.4
Internet Speed 4.9
Safety 6.6
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Weather 7.5
Female Friendly 6.0
Nomad Friendly 2.7
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Mbeya
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $133.79 per month
Coworking Space $99.39 per month
Coffee $1.45 per cup
Beer $1.64 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.87 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $28.29 per month
Mobile Plan $4.97 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $11.47 per month

Other cities in Tanzania

Other cities in Tanzania
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Zanzibar City $2,118 5.8 Compare
2 Arusha $1,849 5.7 Compare
3 Dar es Salaam $2,240 5.7 Compare
4 Stone Town $1,764 5.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Mzuzu MW Malawi $1,415 4.7 Compare
2 Nkhata Bay MW Malawi $648 4.8 Compare
3 Dodoma TZ Tanzania $1,704 5.0 Compare
4 Mikumi TZ Tanzania $650 4.4 Compare

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