At a glance
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Kasane
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 NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Country | Botswana | Namibia |
| Nomad score | 4.9 / 10 | 4.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,204 / mo | $1,042 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 18°C | 34° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 55 Moderate | 56 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Average high | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Average low | 17.5°C | 17.4°C |
| Precipitation | 51 mm / mo | 48 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 331 h / mo | 331 h / mo |
| Humidity | 50% | 50% |
| Rain days | 5.7 / mo | 5.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17 km/h | 14.5 km/h |
BW
Kasane · average high by month
J 28
F 30
M 30
A 30
M 28
J 26
J 26
A 30
S 34
O 36
N 34
D 32
NA
Katima Mulilo · average high by month
J 28
F 30
M 30
A 30
M 28
J 26
J 26
A 30
S 34
O 36
N 34
D 32
Air quality
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Kasane
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Katima Mulilo
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| US AQI | 55 | 56 |
| PM2.5 | 8.3 µg/m³ | 9.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8.4 µg/m³ | 9.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 71 µg/m³ | 81 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Startup Scene | 2.0 | 1.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Air Conditioning | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| Green Spaces | 8.6 | 6.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Weather | 7.1 | 6.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.8 | 6.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Accommodation Cost | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Currency Stability | 7.5 | 5.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.3 | 6.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.3 | 6.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Culture | 6.0 | 4.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.5 | 8.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.2 | 1.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Cafes with WiFi | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Internet Speed | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.7 | 5.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Food Scene | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.6 | 1.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Healthcare | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.9 | 3.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.8 | 2.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Political Stability | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Visa Ease | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Air Quality | 8.3 | 6.9 |
| Cleanliness | 6.9 | 4.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Family Friendly | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Language Barrier | 7.9 | 5.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.4 | 5.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Female Friendly | 7.1 | 6.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 6.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Cycling | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Public Transit | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Walkability | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Coworking Quality | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.4 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Jeans | $50 per pair | $30 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $32 per dress | $21 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $85 per pair | $48 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Dining Out | $57 per month | $24 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.41 per ticket | $4.24 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Coffee | $3.20 per cup | $1.51 per cup |
| Beer | $2.14 per pint | $1.09 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.05 per meal | $3.03 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $46 per meal | $21 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.76 per meal | $5.15 per meal |
| Apples | $2.28 per kg | $1.82 per kg |
| Bread | $1.03 per loaf | $0.91 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.14 per bottle | $0.73 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.39 per liter | $1.21 per liter |
| Rice | $1.99 per kg | $1.09 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.83 per kg | $4.24 per kg |
| Beef | $6.76 per kg | $5.15 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.26 per bottle | $7.27 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Groceries | $199 per month | $91 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Health Insurance | $18 per month | $9.09 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $39 per visit | $18 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.26 per purchase | $4.85 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Housing | $228 per month | $151 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $392 per month | $151 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,566 per month | $485 per month |
| Coworking Space | $157 per month | $73 per month |
| Coliving Space | $890 per month | $273 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Internet & Mobile | $25 per month | $15 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Leisure Activities | $28 per month | $12 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Haircut | $8.54 per visit | $4.85 per visit |
| Laundry | $14 per kg | $2.42 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $9.09 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $68 per month | $36 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $11 one-time | $3.03 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $46 per month | $24 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $6.06 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Transportation | $43 per month | $18 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.14 per trip | $1.21 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.07 per km | $0.73 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $36 per month | $21 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.98 per trip | $3.63 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.20 per liter | $1.12 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $25 per month | $15 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Kasane
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NA
Katima Mulilo
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| Utilities | $32 per month | $24 per month |