At a glance
 KE
Diani Beach
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 TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Tanzania |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,307 / mo | $1,269 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 23°C | 28° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 39 Good | 47 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.1°C | 28.6°C |
| Average low | 24.1°C | 24.8°C |
| Precipitation | 101 mm / mo | 108 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 328 h / mo | 329 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 78% |
| Rain days | 18.8 / mo | 15.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 21.5 km/h | 20.3 km/h |
KE
Diani Beach · average high by month
J 31
F 31
M 31
A 29
M 28
J 27
J 27
A 27
S 28
O 29
N 30
D 31
TZ
Pemba Island · average high by month
J 30
F 31
M 31
A 28
M 28
J 27
J 27
A 27
S 28
O 29
N 29
D 30
Air quality
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 39 | 47 |
| PM2.5 | 9.2 µg/m³ | 11.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 15.2 µg/m³ | 18.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 53 µg/m³ | 56 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 3.8 | 2.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.0 | 3.3 |
| Startup Scene | 2.9 | 1.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.4 | 4.5 |
| Green Spaces | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Weather | 7.8 | 7.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.6 | 5.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| Cost of Living | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Currency Stability | 4.4 | 5.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.6 | 7.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Nightlife | 5.6 | 1.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.0 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.7 | 1.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.4 | 2.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.0 | 1.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 4.9 | 1.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.2 | 0.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.9 | 1.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| Internet Speed | 6.3 | 3.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 5.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.5 | 3.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.7 | 2.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.9 | 3.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.9 | 2.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
|
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.3 | 1.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| Political Stability | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Visa Ease | 6.9 | 3.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| Cleanliness | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Language Barrier | 8.0 | 4.6 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 7.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 7.3 | 6.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Cycling | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Public Transit | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.4 | 0.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.0 | 2.6 |
| Walkability | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.8 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $31 per pair | $27 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $23 per dress | $23 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $62 per pair | $76 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $23 per month | $23 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $9.28 per ticket | $4.59 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.93 per cup | $0.96 per cup |
| Beer | $2.32 per pint | $1.34 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.64 per meal | $2.29 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $39 per meal | $23 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.96 per meal | $3.82 per meal |
| Apples | $2.32 per kg | $1.91 per kg |
| Bread | $0.62 per loaf | $0.57 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.77 per bottle | $0.57 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.01 per liter | $0.96 per liter |
| Rice | $1.39 per kg | $0.76 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.19 per kg | $4.59 per kg |
| Beef | $6.96 per kg | $7.65 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $9.56 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $77 per month | $76 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $7.74 per month | $7.65 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $23 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $12 per purchase | $0.76 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $155 per month | $191 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $348 per month | $134 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $928 per month | $459 per month |
| Coworking Space | $116 per month | $76 per month |
| Coliving Space | $464 per month | $268 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $15 per month | $13 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $7.74 per month | $7.65 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $4.64 per visit | $5.73 per visit |
| Laundry | $3.87 per kg | $1.91 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $12 per month | $5.73 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $39 per month | $19 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.87 one-time | $3.82 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $31 per month | $7.65 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $15 per hour | $9.56 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $12 per month | $19 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.32 per trip | $0.76 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.93 per km | $0.38 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $27 per month | $15 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.19 per trip | $3.82 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.51 per liter | $0.96 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $19 per month | $9.56 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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KE
Diani Beach
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TZ
Pemba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $23 per month | $27 per month |