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About Chipata

Chipata, Zambia is a laid-back gateway town near the Malawi border, great for nomads seeking a slower pace and affordable living 🌍💻. It has basic amenities, friendly locals, and access to beautiful countryside and wildlife. Internet can be patchy, so it’s best for flexible remote workers who don’t need ultra-fast connectivity. 🌿☕

Through the year

Best in August (67) · now 67
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 276 mm Feb: 233 mm Mar: 145 mm Apr: 47 mm May: 5 mm Jun: 1 mm Jul: 1 mm Aug: 1 mm Sep: 0 mm Oct: 12 mm Nov: 81 mm Dec: 148 mm Jan: 25°C / 18°C Feb: 26°C / 18°C Mar: 25°C / 18°C Apr: 25°C / 17°C May: 25°C / 15°C Jun: 24°C / 14°C Jul: 24°C / 13°C Aug: 26°C / 15°C Sep: 30°C / 18°C Oct: 31°C / 19°C Nov: 30°C / 20°C Dec: 29°C / 20°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 7.3
Internet Speed 3.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.6
Safety 5.9
Accommodation Cost 7.6
Weather 6.3
Female Friendly 5.4
Racial Tolerance 6.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Chipata
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $230.29 per month
Coworking Space $143.29 per month
Coffee $2.30 per cup
Beer $1.28 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.84 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $33.26 per month
Mobile Plan $12.79 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $71.64 per month

Other cities in Zambia

Other cities in Zambia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lusaka $1,789 5.4 Compare
2 Livingstone $2,124 5.2 Compare
3 Kitwe $2,405 4.9 Compare
4 Ndola $2,126 4.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lilongwe MW Malawi $1,876 4.8 Compare
2 Chadiza ZM Zambia $322 4.1 Compare
3 Mfuwe ZM Zambia $1,065 4.4 Compare
4 Salima MW Malawi $699 4.6 Compare

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