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Gambela vs Malakal

ET Ethiopia SS South Sudan

Gambela, Ethiopia compared with Malakal, South Sudan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Country Ethiopia South Sudan
Nomad score 3.5 / 10 1.8 / 10
Cost of living $315 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 40° / 27°C 40° / 29°C
Air quality (AQI) 48 Good 56 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Average high 35.3°C 35.9°C
Average low 24.2°C 24.3°C
Precipitation 42 mm / mo 38 mm / mo
Sunshine 308 h / mo 314 h / mo
Humidity 52% 42%
Rain days 6.5 / mo 5.5 / mo
Wind speed 13 km/h 16.6 km/h

ET Gambela · average high by month

SS Malakal · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ET Gambela SS Malakal
US AQI 48 56
PM2.5 9.5 µg/m³ 14.4 µg/m³
PM10 12.6 µg/m³ 24.7 µg/m³
Ozone 68 µg/m³ 54 µg/m³
UV index 3.3 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.2 0.4
Local Payment Services 1.9 1.0
Startup Scene 1.1 0.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Air Conditioning 2.8 2.4
Green Spaces 5.7 3.8
Natural Disaster Risk 5.1 2.9
Noise Pollution 4.9 4.6
Seasonal Variety 3.0 2.0
Weather 4.4 1.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Mobile Network Coverage 3.3 2.8
Power Grid Reliability 3.2 1.7
Public WiFi Availability 1.4 0.7
VPN Reliability 3.3 2.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Accommodation Cost 8.3 4.0
Cost of Living 8.2 4.7
Currency Stability 2.9 1.4
Entertainment Cost 7.0 2.2
Food & Groceries 8.1 4.0
Gym Membership Cost 6.6 1.7
Transportation Cost 7.7 3.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Culture 4.4 1.7
Indoors Fun 1.7 0.6
Language Learning Opportunities 2.5 1.4
Local Experiences & Tours 3.6 1.0
Nightlife 1.8 0.6
Outdoors & Nature 6.6 2.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.4 0.2
Nomad Friendly 1.2 0.5
Online Community Presence 0.4 0.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Cafes with WiFi 0.9 0.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.2 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.5 0.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.2 0.1
Internet Speed 2.5 0.6
Local SIM Card Availability 4.6 2.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Fitness Facilities 2.4 0.6
Food Scene 3.4 1.4
Healthy Food Options 3.2 0.6
Yoga Studios 0.9 0.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Healthcare 2.9 1.4
Healthcare Affordability 7.6 4.5
Healthcare Quality 2.2 1.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.3 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 2.2 1.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.9 1.1
Freedom of Speech 2.8 1.7
Political Stability 2.1 1.0
Tax Friendliness 2.9 4.1
Visa Ease 3.1 2.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Air Quality 5.3 3.3
Cleanliness 3.2 1.5
Environmental Quality 4.2 2.6
Family Friendly 2.6 0.9
Language Barrier 2.8 2.8
Work-Life Balance 3.8 1.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Female Friendly 3.2 0.9
Racial Tolerance 5.0 2.2
Safety 3.2 1.2

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Airport Connectivity 2.8 1.9
Cycling 3.1 1.7
Intercity Travel Options 3.0 1.4
Public Transit 1.9 1.2
Ride-sharing Services 0.2 0.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.8 0.5
Walkability 4.0 2.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Coworking Quality 0.9 0.4
Freelance Ecosystem 1.5 0.7
Networking Opportunities 1.3 1.1
Remote Job Opportunities 1.5 0.7
Time Zone Favorability 6.8 6.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Jeans $5.00 per pair $6.11 per pair
Summer Dress $3.75 per dress $4.80 per dress
Running Shoes $9.37 per pair $9.81 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Dining Out $9.37 per month $3.27 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Cinema Ticket $0.94 per ticket $0.87 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Coffee $0.09 per cup $0.39 per cup
Beer $0.22 per pint $0.98 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $0.50 per meal $1.42 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $5.00 per meal $8.29 per meal
Fast Food Combo $1.12 per meal $2.62 per meal
Apples $0.75 per kg $2.07 per kg
Bread $0.16 per loaf $0.33 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.19 per bottle $0.26 per bottle
Milk $0.34 per liter $0.83 per liter
Rice $0.41 per kg $0.61 per kg
Chicken Fillets $1.56 per kg $3.16 per kg
Beef $2.19 per kg $1.96 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $3.12 per bottle $6.98 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Groceries $22 per month $20 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Health Insurance $3.12 per month $0.98 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Doctor Visit (GP) $2.50 per visit $3.93 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $0.94 per purchase $1.42 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Housing $25 per month $9.81 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $25 per month $69 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $75 per month $240 per month
Coworking Space $9.37 per month $25 per month
Coliving Space $50 per month $98 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Internet & Mobile $3.12 per month $2.07 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Leisure Activities $3.12 per month $1.31 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Haircut $0.62 per visit $0.76 per visit
Laundry $0.50 per kg $3.27 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Mobile Plan $1.25 per month $3.93 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $7.50 per month $36 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $0.62 one-time $0.44 one-time
Gym Membership $3.12 per month $7.63 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $1.87 per hour $2.62 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Transportation $5.00 per month $2.62 per month
Taxi Start $0.25 per trip $0.55 per trip
Taxi per km $0.09 per km $0.39 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $3.75 per month $9.81 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $0.62 per trip $1.85 per trip
Gasoline $0.47 per liter $0.92 per liter
Scooter Rental $3.12 per month $3.27 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ET Gambela SS Malakal
Utilities $5.00 per month $1.85 per month