Nomad Watch

About Kitwe

Kitwe, Zambia’s copper-belt hub, is a practical base for digital nomads who want an authentic, less touristy city experience. 🌍 It has markets, local eateries, and a growing business scene. You’ll find decent connectivity in key areas, but infrastructure can be uneven, so a backup power plan helps. Best for nomads seeking affordability, local culture, and a laid-back pace. 💻✨

Through the year

Best in August (69) · now 69
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 292 mm Feb: 194 mm Mar: 159 mm Apr: 53 mm May: 4 mm Jun: 0 mm Jul: 0 mm Aug: 0 mm Sep: 0 mm Oct: 13 mm Nov: 105 mm Dec: 168 mm Jan: 25°C / 18°C Feb: 26°C / 18°C Mar: 26°C / 17°C Apr: 26°C / 16°C May: 26°C / 13°C Jun: 25°C / 12°C Jul: 25°C / 11°C Aug: 28°C / 13°C Sep: 31°C / 17°C Oct: 33°C / 19°C Nov: 30°C / 19°C Dec: 28°C / 18°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 4.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.7
Safety 6.1
Weather 7.3
Accommodation Cost 7.5
Nomad Friendly 2.7
Female Friendly 5.7
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Kitwe
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $332.64 per month
Coworking Space $143.29 per month
Coffee $2.30 per cup
Beer $1.54 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.14 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $30.70 per month
Mobile Plan $17.91 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $92.11 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 Ndola $2,126 4.8 Compare
4 Siavonga $991 4.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lubumbashi CD Democratic Republic of the Congo $3,664 3.9 Compare
2 Kabwe ZM Zambia $1,927 4.3 Compare
3 Ndola ZM Zambia $2,126 4.8 Compare
4 Chingola ZM Zambia $1,456 4.5 Compare

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