At a glance
 BW
Francistown
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 ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Botswana | Zimbabwe |
| Nomad score | 5.2 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,538 / mo | $1,499 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 17°C | 27° / 15°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 45 Good | 52 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28.5°C | 24.9°C |
| Average low | 15.7°C | 13.7°C |
| Precipitation | 41 mm / mo | 58 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 321 h / mo | 317 h / mo |
| Humidity | 52% | 61% |
| Rain days | 4.9 / mo | 7.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.7 km/h | 18.6 km/h |
BW
Francistown · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 29
A 28
M 26
J 23
J 24
A 28
S 32
O 33
N 32
D 31
ZW
Gweru · average high by month
J 24
F 25
M 25
A 24
M 22
J 20
J 21
A 24
S 28
O 29
N 28
D 27
Air quality
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 45 | 52 |
| PM2.5 | 9.3 µg/m³ | 12 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 9.5 µg/m³ | 12.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 50 µg/m³ | 57 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2.2 | 3 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.3 | 3.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Startup Scene | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.2 | 3.6 |
| Green Spaces | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 6.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.7 | 6.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Currency Stability | 7.2 | 2.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.6 | 6.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.4 | 1.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Internet Speed | 5.7 | 4.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.1 | 6.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Food Scene | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.8 | 1.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.9 | 3.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.8 | 2.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.7 | 3.2 |
| Political Stability | 7.6 | 3.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| Visa Ease | 6.1 | 4.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Cleanliness | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Family Friendly | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Language Barrier | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.3 | 6.1 |
| Safety | 6.9 | 5.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Cycling | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Public Transit | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Walkability | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $46 per pair | $57,284 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $32 per dress | $38,716 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $85 per pair | $110,617 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $43 per month | $43 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.05 per ticket | $6,914 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.71 per cup | $4,148 per cup |
| Beer | $1.99 per pint | $2,765 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.34 per meal | $6,914 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $36 per meal | $49,383 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.05 per meal | $9,679 per meal |
| Apples | $1.85 per kg | $2,844 per kg |
| Bread | $1.10 per loaf | $1,501 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.00 per bottle | $1,106 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.50 per liter | $2,054 per liter |
| Rice | $1.71 per kg | $2,607 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.27 per kg | $11,259 per kg |
| Beef | $5.13 per kg | $8,494 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.83 per bottle | $15,210 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $157 per month | $126 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $11 per month | $34 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $32 per visit | $34,568 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.76 per purchase | $8,296 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
|
ZW
Gweru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $228 per month | $178 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $271 per month | $241,974 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $819 per month | $829,626 per month |
| Coworking Space | $114 per month | $71,901 per month |
| Coliving Space | $392 per month | $177,777 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $25 per month | $26 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $21 per month | $18 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $7.12 per visit | $5,531 per visit |
| Laundry | $13 per kg | $6,914 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
|
ZW
Gweru
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $16 per month | $16,593 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $68 per month | $126,419 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.56 one-time | $1,383 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $32 per month | $38,716 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.54 per hour | $5,531 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $32 per month | $28 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.57 per trip | $2,765 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.85 per km | $1,383 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $32 per month | $41,481 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.63 per trip | $9,679 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.17 per liter | $2,212 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $18 per month | $20,741 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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BW
Francistown
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ZW
Gweru
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $46 per month | $47 per month |