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Dongola vs Mekelle

SD Sudan ET Ethiopia

Dongola, Sudan compared with Mekelle, Ethiopia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Country Sudan Ethiopia
Nomad score 2.8 / 10 4.1 / 10
Cost of living $2,577 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 35° / 22°C 27° / 14°C
Air quality (AQI) 145 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 64 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Average high 36.2°C 25.3°C
Average low 22.6°C 12.7°C
Precipitation 0 mm / mo 50 mm / mo
Sunshine 338 h / mo 327 h / mo
Humidity 21% 57%
Rain days 0.1 / mo 6.7 / mo
Wind speed 21.9 km/h 18.2 km/h

SD Dongola · average high by month

ET Mekelle · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
US AQI 145 64
PM2.5 41.6 µg/m³ 17.5 µg/m³
PM10 104.1 µg/m³ 29 µg/m³
Ozone 67 µg/m³ 52 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.2 1.6
Local Payment Services 2.1 2.4
Startup Scene 1.4 2.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Air Conditioning 4.4 3.7
Green Spaces 2.2 4.3
Natural Disaster Risk 6.2 6.4
Noise Pollution 5.3 5.1
Seasonal Variety 1.9 4.6
Weather 2.9 6.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Mobile Network Coverage 4.0 5.8
Power Grid Reliability 3.1 4.3
Public WiFi Availability 1.5 2.2
VPN Reliability 3.4 5.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Accommodation Cost 6.3 8.4
Cost of Living 5.9 8.4
Currency Stability 1.4 2.5
Entertainment Cost 4.7 7.3
Food & Groceries 6.3 8.4
Gym Membership Cost 5.0 7.2
Transportation Cost 6.0 8.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Culture 4.1 6.7
Indoors Fun 2.2 3.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.3 4.8
Local Experiences & Tours 3.8 6.8
Nightlife 1.2 3.0
Outdoors & Nature 5.2 8.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.2 0.9
Nomad Friendly 0.9 1.8
Online Community Presence 0.3 0.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Cafes with WiFi 1.2 2.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.4 1.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.7 1.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.3 0.7
Internet Speed 2.8 3.6
Local SIM Card Availability 5.2 5.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Fitness Facilities 1.9 2.8
Food Scene 2.9 3.9
Healthy Food Options 2.8 3.4
Yoga Studios 0.8 1.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Healthcare 2.3 3.6
Healthcare Affordability 6.3 7.3
Healthcare Quality 2.1 3.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.2
Ease of Business Registration 1.4 2.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.2 2.3
Freedom of Speech 1.1 2.4
Political Stability 1.0 2.0
Tax Friendliness 4.0 3.0
Visa Ease 1.6 3.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Air Quality 3.4 4.5
Cleanliness 3.1 3.5
Environmental Quality 3.4 4.5
Family Friendly 2.3 3.0
Language Barrier 2.4 2.5
Work-Life Balance 2.5 3.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Female Friendly 1.8 3.9
Racial Tolerance 3.4 4.9
Safety 1.9 3.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Airport Connectivity 2.5 4.4
Cycling 2.3 2.8
Intercity Travel Options 3.0 4.1
Public Transit 2.5 3.5
Ride-sharing Services 0.8 1.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.0 1.6
Walkability 3.7 4.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Coworking Quality 0.8 2.3
Freelance Ecosystem 1.5 2.0
Networking Opportunities 1.5 2.2
Remote Job Opportunities 1.8 2.0
Time Zone Favorability 4.8 7.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Jeans $64 per pair $9.99 per pair
Summer Dress $51 per dress $6.25 per dress
Running Shoes $156 per pair $22 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Dining Out $83 per month $5.00 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Cinema Ticket $8.27 per ticket $1.56 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Coffee $1.38 per cup $0.09 per cup
Beer $4.04 per pint $0.25 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.15 per meal $0.75 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $44 per meal $8.74 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $1.56 per meal
Apples $5.88 per kg $0.75 per kg
Bread $0.46 per loaf $0.19 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.19 per bottle $0.12 per bottle
Milk $2.57 per liter $0.31 per liter
Rice $3.31 per kg $0.62 per kg
Chicken Fillets $13 per kg $2.50 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $3.12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $2.76 per bottle $3.44 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Groceries $257 per month $12 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Health Insurance $22 per month $1.87 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Doctor Visit (GP) $33 per visit $3.75 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.35 per purchase $1.87 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Housing $331 per month $19 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $303 per month $22 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $698 per month $75 per month
Coworking Space $175 per month $12 per month
Coliving Space $202 per month $62 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Internet & Mobile $33 per month $2.50 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Leisure Activities $28 per month $1.87 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Haircut $6.43 per visit $1.56 per visit
Laundry $2.76 per kg $0.94 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Mobile Plan $16 per month $1.56 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $83 per month $7.50 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $6.43 one-time $1.56 one-time
Gym Membership $51 per month $4.37 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $22 per hour $2.50 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Transportation $64 per month $3.75 per month
Taxi Start $2.76 per trip $0.31 per trip
Taxi per km $1.47 per km $0.16 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $40 per month $1.87 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $7.72 per trip $1.56 per trip
Gasoline $2.48 per liter $0.41 per liter
Scooter Rental $17 per month $3.12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
SD Dongola ET Mekelle
Utilities $46 per month $3.75 per month
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