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Salima vs Mangochi

MW Malawi MW Malawi

Salima, Malawi compared with Mangochi, Malawi: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Country Malawi Malawi
Nomad score 4.6 / 10 4.5 / 10
Cost of living $699 / mo $1,822 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 20°C 23° / 19°C
Air quality (AQI) 30 Good 33 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Average high 29.7°C 29.4°C
Average low 19.7°C 20.3°C
Precipitation 108 mm / mo 84 mm / mo
Sunshine 325 h / mo 326 h / mo
Humidity 66% 65%
Rain days 9.2 / mo 8.8 / mo
Wind speed 15.9 km/h 16.3 km/h

MW Salima · average high by month

MW Mangochi · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MW Salima MW Mangochi
US AQI 30 33
PM2.5 6.5 µg/m³ 5.3 µg/m³
PM10 7.3 µg/m³ 6.4 µg/m³
Ozone 62 µg/m³ 64 µg/m³
UV index 1.4 2.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.6 1.3
Local Payment Services 3.1 2.7
Startup Scene 1.6 1.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Air Conditioning 3.5 4.3
Green Spaces 5.9 6.5
Natural Disaster Risk 6.9 6.4
Noise Pollution 6.7 6.6
Seasonal Variety 3.9 3.8
Weather 6.8 7.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Mobile Network Coverage 5.6 5.5
Power Grid Reliability 4.0 3.9
Public WiFi Availability 2.3 2.6
VPN Reliability 6.0 5.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Accommodation Cost 8.2 8.1
Cost of Living 8.5 8.2
Currency Stability 3.6 2.6
Entertainment Cost 7.5 7.1
Food & Groceries 8.0 8.0
Gym Membership Cost 6.4 6.2
Transportation Cost 8.0 7.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Culture 4.7 5.5
Indoors Fun 2.3 3.2
Language Learning Opportunities 3.7 3.6
Local Experiences & Tours 6.1 6.6
Nightlife 2.2 3.0
Outdoors & Nature 8.6 8.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.8 0.9
Nomad Friendly 1.9 2.2
Online Community Presence 1.1 1.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Cafes with WiFi 1.7 1.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.9 0.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.2 0.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.1 1.0
Internet Speed 3.7 2.9
Local SIM Card Availability 6.3 5.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Fitness Facilities 2.7 2.8
Food Scene 3.4 3.8
Healthy Food Options 3.9 3.5
Yoga Studios 1.4 1.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Healthcare 3.0 3.0
Healthcare Affordability 8.1 7.3
Healthcare Quality 2.4 2.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 0.4
Ease of Business Registration 2.9 3.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.6 2.9
Freedom of Speech 5.0 5.3
Political Stability 4.8 5.1
Tax Friendliness 4.6 4.8
Visa Ease 4.7 4.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Air Quality 7.3 7.1
Cleanliness 4.8 5.1
Environmental Quality 7.0 7.2
Family Friendly 5.5 5.7
Language Barrier 5.8 6.5
Work-Life Balance 6.2 6.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Female Friendly 5.7 5.4
Racial Tolerance 6.5 6.5
Safety 6.3 5.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Airport Connectivity 2.3 2.2
Cycling 2.9 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 3.5 3.3
Public Transit 2.3 2.5
Ride-sharing Services 0.7 0.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.6 1.5
Walkability 3.7 3.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Coworking Quality 1.4 1.3
Freelance Ecosystem 2.0 1.8
Networking Opportunities 2.1 1.9
Remote Job Opportunities 2.0 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.0 6.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Jeans $17 per pair $27 per pair
Summer Dress $11 per dress $18 per dress
Running Shoes $40 per pair $63 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Dining Out $17 per month $37 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Cinema Ticket $4.59 per ticket $4.30 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Coffee $0.86 per cup $1.20 per cup
Beer $0.86 per pint $1.60 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.01 per meal $3.15 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $23 per meal $26 per meal
Fast Food Combo $2.58 per meal $6.87 per meal
Apples $2.29 per kg $3.32 per kg
Bread $0.69 per loaf $0.83 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.46 per bottle $0.54 per bottle
Milk $0.69 per liter $1.37 per liter
Rice $1.03 per kg $1.26 per kg
Chicken Fillets $2.29 per kg $6.59 per kg
Beef $3.44 per kg $5.44 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $11 per bottle $11 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Groceries $34 per month $120 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Health Insurance $2.87 per month $8.59 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Doctor Visit (GP) $8.60 per visit $20 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $1.72 per purchase $4.87 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Housing $57 per month $106 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $115 per month $163 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $344 per month $659 per month
Coworking Space $46 per month $100 per month
Coliving Space $258 per month $332 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Internet & Mobile $8.60 per month $14 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Leisure Activities $5.73 per month $13 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Haircut $1.43 per visit $3.72 per visit
Laundry $2.29 per kg $5.73 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Mobile Plan $4.59 per month $8.59 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $34 per month $49 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $4.59 one-time $2.00 one-time
Gym Membership $14 per month $26 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $8.60 per hour $8.59 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Transportation $11 per month $32 per month
Taxi Start $0.86 per trip $1.43 per trip
Taxi per km $0.46 per km $1.03 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $23 per month $24 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.29 per trip $4.87 per trip
Gasoline $1.26 per liter $1.58 per liter
Scooter Rental $8.60 per month $14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MW Salima MW Mangochi
Utilities $11 per month $20 per month