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Axum vs Massawa

ET Ethiopia ER Eritrea

Axum, Ethiopia compared with Massawa, Eritrea: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ET Axum ER Massawa
Country Ethiopia Eritrea
Nomad score 4.0 / 10 3.2 / 10
Cost of living $1,062 / mo $1,120 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 16°C 33° / 30°C
Air quality (AQI) 59 Moderate 67 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ET Axum ER Massawa
Average high 26.1°C 33.4°C
Average low 14.3°C 27.5°C
Precipitation 50 mm / mo 12 mm / mo
Sunshine 322 h / mo 312 h / mo
Humidity 51% 62%
Rain days 7.1 / mo 2.2 / mo
Wind speed 17.3 km/h 21.5 km/h

ET Axum · average high by month

ER Massawa · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ET Axum ER Massawa
US AQI 59 67
PM2.5 15.8 µg/m³ 18.9 µg/m³
PM10 40.7 µg/m³ 40.4 µg/m³
Ozone 95 µg/m³ 98 µg/m³
UV index 4.4 3.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ET Axum ER Massawa
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.0 0.7
Local Payment Services 2.7 1.1
Startup Scene 1.8 0.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ET Axum ER Massawa
Air Conditioning 4.0 3.6
Green Spaces 5.5 3.0
Natural Disaster Risk 7.7 5.7
Noise Pollution 7.0 4.9
Seasonal Variety 4.5 2.2
Weather 6.2 3.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ET Axum ER Massawa
Mobile Network Coverage 5.0 3.0
Power Grid Reliability 3.6 3.0
Public WiFi Availability 2.3 1.0
VPN Reliability 4.2 1.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ET Axum ER Massawa
Accommodation Cost 8.3 7.7
Cost of Living 8.2 7.5
Currency Stability 2.9 2.2
Entertainment Cost 7.3 6.7
Food & Groceries 8.3 7.4
Gym Membership Cost 6.7 6.4
Transportation Cost 8.2 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ET Axum ER Massawa
Culture 7.7 5.3
Indoors Fun 3.4 1.8
Language Learning Opportunities 3.4 2.6
Local Experiences & Tours 7.1 4.0
Nightlife 1.9 1.7
Outdoors & Nature 5.4 6.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ET Axum ER Massawa
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.6 0.4
Nomad Friendly 1.6 1.2
Online Community Presence 0.6 0.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ET Axum ER Massawa
Cafes with WiFi 1.9 0.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.6 0.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.7 0.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.8 0.2
Internet Speed 1.8 2.3
Local SIM Card Availability 5.1 4.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ET Axum ER Massawa
Fitness Facilities 2.5 2.2
Food Scene 4.0 3.7
Healthy Food Options 3.7 3.1
Yoga Studios 1.4 1.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ET Axum ER Massawa
Healthcare 3.4 2.2
Healthcare Affordability 8.1 5.4
Healthcare Quality 2.8 1.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ET Axum ER Massawa
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.2 0.1
Ease of Business Registration 2.0 1.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.0 1.1
Freedom of Speech 2.7 0.5
Political Stability 2.1 2.9
Tax Friendliness 3.3 2.4
Visa Ease 3.3 1.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ET Axum ER Massawa
Air Quality 5.0 5.3
Cleanliness 4.0 4.1
Environmental Quality 4.7 5.4
Family Friendly 3.7 3.4
Language Barrier 3.1 3.1
Work-Life Balance 4.9 3.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ET Axum ER Massawa
Female Friendly 3.6 2.9
Racial Tolerance 4.8 4.1
Safety 4.8 3.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ET Axum ER Massawa
Airport Connectivity 3.7 2.5
Cycling 2.0 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 3.1 3.1
Public Transit 2.3 2.3
Ride-sharing Services 1.0 0.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.8 0.9
Walkability 3.9 4.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ET Axum ER Massawa
Coworking Quality 1.3 0.9
Freelance Ecosystem 1.4 1.3
Networking Opportunities 2.0 1.6
Remote Job Opportunities 1.6 1.4
Time Zone Favorability 6.4 7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ET Axum ER Massawa
Jeans $31 per pair $67 per pair
Summer Dress $21 per dress $53 per dress
Running Shoes $80 per pair $133 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ET Axum ER Massawa
Dining Out $29 per month $27 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ET Axum ER Massawa
Cinema Ticket $2.56 per ticket $6.67 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ET Axum ER Massawa
Coffee $0.42 per cup $1.33 per cup
Beer $0.70 per pint $2.33 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.88 per meal $5.33 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $22 per meal $40 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.69 per meal $10 per meal
Apples $2.43 per kg $8.00 per kg
Bread $0.22 per loaf $1.33 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.48 per bottle $1.00 per bottle
Milk $0.90 per liter $2.67 per liter
Rice $1.25 per kg $2.33 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.45 per kg $17 per kg
Beef $7.05 per kg $27 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $27 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ET Axum ER Massawa
Groceries $77 per month $100 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ET Axum ER Massawa
Health Insurance $3.20 per month $6.67 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ET Axum ER Massawa
Doctor Visit (GP) $14 per visit $20 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.13 per purchase $10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ET Axum ER Massawa
Housing $54 per month $133 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $114 per month $333 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $288 per month $1,000 per month
Coworking Space $67 per month $100 per month
Coliving Space $205 per month $533 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ET Axum ER Massawa
Internet & Mobile $5.13 per month $20 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ET Axum ER Massawa
Leisure Activities $7.69 per month $13 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ET Axum ER Massawa
Haircut $3.84 per visit $5.33 per visit
Laundry $2.88 per kg $6.67 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ET Axum ER Massawa
Mobile Plan $6.09 per month $13 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $100 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.24 one-time $10 one-time
Gym Membership $22 per month $33 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $9.61 per hour $13 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ET Axum ER Massawa
Transportation $14 per month $20 per month
Taxi Start $1.60 per trip $2.00 per trip
Taxi per km $0.77 per km $1.00 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $18 per month $40 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.45 per trip $5.33 per trip
Gasoline $0.74 per liter $2.33 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.69 per month $200 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ET Axum ER Massawa
Utilities $4.16 per month $33 per month