Kassala vs Keren — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Country	Sudan	Eritrea
Nomad score	3.0 / 10	3.2 / 10
Cost of living	$2,408 / mo	$2,723 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	42° / 28°C	33° / 19°C
Air quality (AQI)	59 Moderate	50 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Average high	37°C	28.9°C
Average low	23.3°C	16.3°C
Precipitation	10 mm / mo	24 mm / mo
Sunshine	329 h / mo	328 h / mo
Humidity	40%	60%
Rain days	1.6 / mo	4.7 / mo
Wind speed	17.8 km/h	17.8 km/h

SD Kassala · average high by month

J 33 F 35 M 38 A 41 M 41 J 40 J 36 A 34 S 37 O 39 N 37 D 34

ER Keren · average high by month

J 27 F 28 M 30 A 32 M 33 J 32 J 27 A 25 S 28 O 30 N 28 D 27

Air quality

Air quality
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
US AQI	59	50
PM2.5	7.5 µg/m³	10.6 µg/m³
PM10	12.9 µg/m³	22.9 µg/m³
Ozone	63 µg/m³	73 µg/m³
UV index	0	4.3

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	1.6	0.4
Local Payment Services	2.0	0.8
Startup Scene	1.3	0.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Air Conditioning	3.8	3.8
Green Spaces	3.0	4.7
Natural Disaster Risk	5.0	7.2
Noise Pollution	4.3	6.6
Seasonal Variety	2.7	4.6
Weather	3.1	7.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Mobile Network Coverage	3.3	2.4
Power Grid Reliability	2.5	2.6
Public WiFi Availability	1.6	1.1
VPN Reliability	3.7	2.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Accommodation Cost	7.1	6.4
Cost of Living	7.1	5.9
Currency Stability	0.9	1.7
Entertainment Cost	5.5	5.7
Food & Groceries	7.0	6.4
Gym Membership Cost	5.3	5.0
Transportation Cost	7.4	6.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Culture	5.7	7.3
Indoors Fun	2.2	2.2
Language Learning Opportunities	3.3	3.7
Local Experiences & Tours	4.3	6.4
Nightlife	1.8	2.0
Outdoors & Nature	6.2	7.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.6	0.4
Nomad Friendly	1.4	1.3
Online Community Presence	0.6	0.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Cafes with WiFi	1.3	0.8
Coworking Spaces Availability	0.4	0.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	0.6	0.5
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.3	0.5
Internet Speed	2.3	1.5
Local SIM Card Availability	4.1	2.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Fitness Facilities	2.1	2.3
Food Scene	3.0	3.8
Healthy Food Options	2.9	3.1
Yoga Studios	1.1	1.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Healthcare	2.3	2.5
Healthcare Affordability	6.4	6.7
Healthcare Quality	2.2	2.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.1	0.1
Ease of Business Registration	1.3	1.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account	1.1	0.9
Freedom of Speech	1.3	0.4
Political Stability	1.3	1.9
Tax Friendliness	3.6	1.6
Visa Ease	1.5	1.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Air Quality	4.2	5.9
Cleanliness	3.3	4.2
Environmental Quality	4.0	5.3
Family Friendly	2.8	3.1
Language Barrier	3.3	2.6
Work-Life Balance	3.0	3.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Female Friendly	1.7	3.0
Racial Tolerance	2.7	4.3
Safety	1.3	4.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Airport Connectivity	2.5	2.4
Cycling	2.8	2.5
Intercity Travel Options	2.9	2.9
Public Transit	2.9	2.2
Ride-sharing Services	1.0	0.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	0.8	0.9
Walkability	4.0	4.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Coworking Quality	0.9	0.7
Freelance Ecosystem	1.7	1.1
Networking Opportunities	1.6	1.2
Remote Job Opportunities	1.3	1.2
Time Zone Favorability	6.3	6.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Jeans	$64 per pair	$63 per pair
Summer Dress	$74 per dress	$50 per dress
Running Shoes	$119 per pair	$120 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Dining Out	$74 per month	$80 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Cinema Ticket	$11 per ticket	$4.00 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Coffee	$3.31 per cup	$1.00 per cup
Beer	$0.00 per pint	$3.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$8.27 per meal	$8.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$59 per meal	$47 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$17 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$10 per kg	$9.33 per kg
Bread	$2.21 per loaf	$0.33 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.47 per bottle	$1.33 per bottle
Milk	$4.04 per liter	$2.67 per liter
Rice	$5.88 per kg	$4.33 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$20 per kg	$14 per kg
Beef	$27 per kg	$21 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$0.00 per bottle	$17 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Groceries	$257 per month	$253 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Health Insurance	$15 per month	$10 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Doctor Visit (GP)	$37 per visit	$27 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$16 per purchase	$8.00 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Housing	$331 per month	$300 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$570 per month	$250 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,746 per month	$800 per month
Coworking Space	$156 per month	$120 per month
Coliving Space	$404 per month	$433 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Internet & Mobile	$22 per month	$23 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Leisure Activities	$18 per month	$27 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Haircut	$9.19 per visit	$5.33 per visit
Laundry	$2.76 per kg	$10 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Mobile Plan	$33 per month	$10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$138 per month	$233 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$4.59 one-time	$6.67 one-time
Gym Membership	$46 per month	$40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$22 per hour	$17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Transportation	$37 per month	$43 per month
Taxi Start	$5.51 per trip	$3.33 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.76 per km	$2.67 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$77 per month	$30 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$17 per trip	$17 per trip
Gasoline	$2.94 per liter	$2.80 per liter
Scooter Rental	$28 per month	$20 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Utilities	$46 per month	$30 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
	SD Kassala	ER Keren
Visa & Legal Fees	$0.00 per month	$3.33 per month