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Kayes vs Nema

Kayes, Mali compared with Nema, Mauritania: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ML Kayes MR Nema
Country Mali Mauritania
Nomad score 3.5 / 10 3.1 / 10
Cost of living $996 / mo $1,449 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 31° / 23°C 38° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 53 Moderate 54 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ML Kayes MR Nema
Average high 35.1°C 36.3°C
Average low 23.8°C 24.9°C
Precipitation 60 mm / mo 9 mm / mo
Sunshine 303 h / mo 313 h / mo
Humidity 42% 26%
Rain days 6 / mo 1.5 / mo
Wind speed 16.9 km/h 26.2 km/h

ML Kayes · average high by month

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Air quality

Air quality
ML Kayes MR Nema
US AQI 53 54
PM2.5 12.9 µg/m³ 13.9 µg/m³
PM10 39.2 µg/m³ 35.2 µg/m³
Ozone 73 µg/m³ 74 µg/m³
UV index 8.7 9.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ML Kayes MR Nema
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.4 0.8
Local Payment Services 2.9 1.9
Startup Scene 1.4 1.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ML Kayes MR Nema
Air Conditioning 3.2 4.3
Green Spaces 2.6 1.5
Natural Disaster Risk 4.7 7.7
Noise Pollution 4.2 6.8
Seasonal Variety 1.9 1.1
Weather 1.7 4.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ML Kayes MR Nema
Mobile Network Coverage 4.9 2.6
Power Grid Reliability 3.5 2.4
Public WiFi Availability 1.8 0.8
VPN Reliability 4.5 4.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ML Kayes MR Nema
Accommodation Cost 8.9 8.7
Cost of Living 8.6 9.0
Currency Stability 5.1 2.8
Entertainment Cost 7.9 5.1
Food & Groceries 8.3 8.5
Gym Membership Cost 7.6 2.0
Transportation Cost 8.4 6.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ML Kayes MR Nema
Culture 5.4 2.6
Indoors Fun 2.7 1.2
Language Learning Opportunities 5.0 2.2
Local Experiences & Tours 4.2 2.3
Nightlife 2.5 0.8
Outdoors & Nature 5.6 4.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ML Kayes MR Nema
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.3 0.4
Nomad Friendly 1.4 1.1
Online Community Presence 0.4 0.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ML Kayes MR Nema
Cafes with WiFi 1.4 0.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.8 0.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.7 0.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.5 0.2
Internet Speed 2.8 1.3
Local SIM Card Availability 5.2 2.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ML Kayes MR Nema
Fitness Facilities 2.0 1.1
Food Scene 2.5 1.8
Healthy Food Options 2.1 1.4
Yoga Studios 0.8 0.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ML Kayes MR Nema
Healthcare 2.6 2.2
Healthcare Affordability 7.1 6.3
Healthcare Quality 2.1 2.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ML Kayes MR Nema
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.3 0.2
Ease of Business Registration 1.8 1.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.8 1.5
Freedom of Speech 2.6 2.1
Political Stability 1.3 2.8
Tax Friendliness 2.7 3.5
Visa Ease 2.4 1.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ML Kayes MR Nema
Air Quality 3.6 3.3
Cleanliness 3.5 3.5
Environmental Quality 3.4 2.3
Family Friendly 3.1 2.0
Language Barrier 3.5 2.3
Work-Life Balance 3.9 2.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ML Kayes MR Nema
Female Friendly 2.6 2.8
Racial Tolerance 4.5 4.1
Safety 2.4 2.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ML Kayes MR Nema
Airport Connectivity 2.7 2.4
Cycling 2.8 2.0
Intercity Travel Options 3.4 1.7
Public Transit 2.0 1.2
Ride-sharing Services 0.8 0.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.4 1.1
Walkability 3.6 3.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ML Kayes MR Nema
Coworking Quality 1.0 0.1
Freelance Ecosystem 1.5 0.4
Networking Opportunities 1.4 0.3
Remote Job Opportunities 1.2 0.4
Time Zone Favorability 7.3 5.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ML Kayes MR Nema
Jeans $26 per pair $50 per pair
Summer Dress $21 per dress $37 per dress
Running Shoes $44 per pair $100 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ML Kayes MR Nema
Dining Out $26 per month $60 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ML Kayes MR Nema
Cinema Ticket $5.29 per ticket $7.49 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ML Kayes MR Nema
Coffee $0.88 per cup $1.00 per cup
Beer $1.06 per pint $2.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.53 per meal $3.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $26 per meal $37 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.17 per meal $6.24 per meal
Apples $2.65 per kg $1.50 per kg
Bread $0.44 per loaf $0.37 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.71 per bottle $0.62 per bottle
Milk $1.41 per liter $1.25 per liter
Rice $1.06 per kg $1.00 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.17 per kg $6.24 per kg
Beef $8.82 per kg $9.99 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ML Kayes MR Nema
Groceries $106 per month $100 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ML Kayes MR Nema
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $12 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ML Kayes MR Nema
Doctor Visit (GP) $18 per visit $25 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.82 per purchase $7.49 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ML Kayes MR Nema
Housing $88 per month $150 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $132 per month $125 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $529 per month $624 per month
Coworking Space $88 per month $75 per month
Coliving Space $265 per month $300 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ML Kayes MR Nema
Internet & Mobile $18 per month $62 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ML Kayes MR Nema
Leisure Activities $8.82 per month $12 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ML Kayes MR Nema
Haircut $5.29 per visit $7.49 per visit
Laundry $3.53 per kg $5.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ML Kayes MR Nema
Mobile Plan $18 per month $20 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $44 per month $75 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $8.82 one-time $5.00 one-time
Gym Membership $35 per month $50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ML Kayes MR Nema
Transportation $26 per month $50 per month
Taxi Start $1.76 per trip $2.50 per trip
Taxi per km $0.88 per km $1.25 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $26 per month $37 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.29 per trip $8.74 per trip
Gasoline $1.32 per liter $1.50 per liter
Scooter Rental $18 per month $12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ML Kayes MR Nema
Utilities $26 per month $37 per month