At a glance
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| Country | Botswana | Zimbabwe |
| Nomad score | 5.3 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,283 / mo | $1,438 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 37° / 20°C | 36° / 21°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 61 Moderate | 39 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Average high | 30.6°C | 29.7°C |
| Average low | 16.6°C | 17°C |
| Precipitation | 38 mm / mo | 52 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 336 h / mo | 329 h / mo |
| Humidity | 44% | 52% |
| Rain days | 4.4 / mo | 6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.4 km/h | 15.8 km/h |
BW
Maun · average high by month
J 30
F 32
M 31
A 30
M 28
J 25
J 26
A 30
S 34
O 36
N 34
D 32
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Victoria Falls · average high by month
J 27
F 30
M 30
A 29
M 28
J 25
J 25
A 29
S 34
O 35
N 33
D 31
Air quality
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| US AQI | 61 | 39 |
| PM2.5 | 8.7 µg/m³ | 5.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8.8 µg/m³ | 5.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 91 µg/m³ | 76 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Startup Scene | 3.0 | 2.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Air Conditioning | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Green Spaces | 5.6 | 8.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| Weather | 6.5 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.0 | 4.3 |
| Cost of Living | 7.6 | 5.1 |
| Currency Stability | 6.5 | 2.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.8 | 4.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.7 | 4.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.0 | 5.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Culture | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Nightlife | 3.4 | 5.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.4 | 9.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Cafes with WiFi | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Internet Speed | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 6.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Food Scene | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.0 | 3.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Healthcare | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.9 | 3.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.8 | 3.2 |
| Political Stability | 9.3 | 4.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.6 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 7.4 | 5.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Air Quality | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Cleanliness | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Language Barrier | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.6 | 6.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Female Friendly | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 6.3 | 7.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Cycling | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Public Transit | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.2 | 3.8 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 5.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Coworking Quality | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Jeans | $49 per pair | $28,642 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $18 per dress | $22,913 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $75 per pair | $45,432 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Dining Out | $39 per month | $36 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Cinema Ticket | — | $5,728 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Coffee | $2.24 per cup | $2,291 per cup |
| Beer | $2.62 per pint | $1,422 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.86 per meal | $5,728 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.36 per meal | $4,148 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $22 per meal | $43,457 per meal |
| Apples | $1.50 per kg | $1,501 per kg |
| Bread | $0.78 per loaf | $731 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.71 per bottle | $593 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.53 per liter | $948 per liter |
| Rice | $1.12 per kg | $1,264 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.29 per kg | $5,333 per kg |
| Beef | $6.73 per kg | $4,543 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $5.61 per bottle | $8,296 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Groceries | $146 per month | $126 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Health Insurance | $14 per month | $26 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $32 per visit | $28,642 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.48 per purchase | $3,358 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $374 per month | $256,789 per month |
| Housing | $262 per month | $178 per month |
| Coworking Space | $112 per month | $128,395 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $635 per month | $730,861 per month |
| Coliving Space | $336 per month | $434,566 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Internet & Mobile | $41 per month | $16 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Leisure Activities | $30 per month | $20 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Haircut | $7.48 per visit | $5,728 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.73 per kg | $1,719 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Mobile Plan | $18 per month | $11,457 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $28 per month | $49,383 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $0.37 one-time | $2,864 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $34 per month | $25,679 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $15 per hour | $5,728 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Taxi Start | $0.90 per trip | $2,864 per trip |
| Transportation | $24 per month | $24 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.90 per km | $1,422 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $16 per month | $33,580 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.48 per trip | $7,309 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.36 per liter | $1,047 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $75 per month | $17,185 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Maun
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Victoria Falls
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| Utilities | $51 per month | $34 per month |