Nyala vs Kisangani — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Country	Sudan	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nomad score	1.9 / 10	3.3 / 10
Cost of living	$2,627 / mo	$2,388 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	38° / 25°C	33° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI)	56 Moderate	60 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Average high	34.1°C	31.3°C
Average low	21.8°C	22°C
Precipitation	22 mm / mo	81 mm / mo
Sunshine	319 h / mo	276 h / mo
Humidity	32%	78%
Rain days	3.4 / mo	11.5 / mo
Wind speed	20.7 km/h	9.7 km/h

SD Nyala · average high by month

J 30 F 32 M 36 A 38 M 38 J 37 J 33 A 31 S 33 O 36 N 34 D 31

CD Kisangani · average high by month

J 33 F 34 M 33 A 31 M 32 J 31 J 30 A 30 S 30 O 31 N 29 D 31

Air quality

Air quality
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
US AQI	56	60
PM2.5	7.6 µg/m³	13.6 µg/m³
PM10	15.4 µg/m³	13.6 µg/m³
Ozone	71 µg/m³	18 µg/m³
UV index	0	2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	0.5	1.8
Local Payment Services	0.3	2.8
Startup Scene	0.3	1.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Air Conditioning	2.8	2.6
Green Spaces	1.9	6.3
Natural Disaster Risk	4.6	5.1
Noise Pollution	4.6	3.9
Seasonal Variety	2.3	1.7
Weather	2.2	3.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Mobile Network Coverage	2.4	4.2
Power Grid Reliability	1.7	2.8
Public WiFi Availability	0.8	1.6
VPN Reliability	1.8	3.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Accommodation Cost	5.2	7.3
Cost of Living	5.5	7.0
Currency Stability	0.8	2.6
Entertainment Cost	3.9	7.1
Food & Groceries	5.5	7.7
Gym Membership Cost	3.5	6.5
Transportation Cost	4.7	7.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Culture	2.1	5.3
Indoors Fun	0.8	3.1
Language Learning Opportunities	1.4	3.7
Local Experiences & Tours	0.9	4.8
Nightlife	0.7	2.9
Outdoors & Nature	1.8	5.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.2	0.5
Nomad Friendly	0.3	1.6
Online Community Presence	0.2	0.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Cafes with WiFi	0.5	1.6
Coworking Spaces Availability	0.2	0.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	0.3	0.9
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.2	0.7
Internet Speed	1.2	2.5
Local SIM Card Availability	2.0	5.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Fitness Facilities	1.1	2.6
Food Scene	1.5	3.7
Healthy Food Options	1.0	2.9
Yoga Studios	0.4	1.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Healthcare	1.9	2.3
Healthcare Affordability	4.0	5.2
Healthcare Quality	1.4	1.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.0	0.3
Ease of Business Registration	0.5	1.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account	0.4	1.9
Freedom of Speech	0.5	3.3
Political Stability	0.3	2.3
Tax Friendliness	1.7	2.5
Visa Ease	1.2	2.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Air Quality	2.4	4.5
Cleanliness	1.4	3.2
Environmental Quality	1.9	5.1
Family Friendly	1.1	3.1
Language Barrier	2.0	3.0
Work-Life Balance	1.8	3.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Female Friendly	0.8	2.4
Racial Tolerance	2.1	4.0
Safety	1.2	2.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Airport Connectivity	2.2	3.3
Cycling	1.1	2.2
Intercity Travel Options	1.5	2.3
Public Transit	1.6	2.3
Ride-sharing Services	0.7	0.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	0.8	1.2
Walkability	2.3	3.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Coworking Quality	0.1	1.5
Freelance Ecosystem	0.5	1.9
Networking Opportunities	0.7	1.9
Remote Job Opportunities	0.7	1.8
Time Zone Favorability	7.2	5.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Jeans	$49 per pair	$33 per pair
Summer Dress	$35 per dress	$42 per dress
Running Shoes	$138 per pair	$82 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Dining Out	$20 per month	$33 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Cinema Ticket	$7.87 per ticket	$11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Coffee	$1.57 per cup	$2.87 per cup
Beer	$9.84 per pint	$2.21 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$5.90 per meal	$6.63 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$24 per meal	$49 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$8.86 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$4.92 per kg	$5.52 per kg
Bread	$0.79 per loaf	$0.97 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.79 per bottle	$0.88 per bottle
Milk	$2.36 per liter	$3.31 per liter
Rice	$1.57 per kg	$2.56 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$9.84 per kg	$11 per kg
Beef	$14 per kg	$9.28 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$39 per bottle	$20 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Groceries	$157 per month	$183 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Health Insurance	$9.84 per month	$13 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Doctor Visit (GP)	$16 per visit	$38 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$5.90 per purchase	$9.72 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Housing	$295 per month	$148 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$197 per month	$375 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$295 per month	$1,237 per month
Coworking Space	$79 per month	$188 per month
Coliving Space	$197 per month	$618 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Internet & Mobile	$30 per month	$19 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Leisure Activities	$9.84 per month	$18 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Haircut	$4.92 per visit	$7.95 per visit
Laundry	$2.95 per kg	$20 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Mobile Plan	$20 per month	$29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$157 per month	$168 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$5.90 one-time	$2.21 one-time
Gym Membership	$30 per month	$62 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$16 per hour	$13 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Transportation	$39 per month	$42 per month
Taxi Start	$2.95 per trip	$1.77 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.57 per km	$1.55 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$49 per month	$53 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$9.84 per trip	$7.07 per trip
Gasoline	$2.36 per liter	$1.86 per liter
Scooter Rental	$24 per month	$18 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	SD Nyala	CD Kisangani
Utilities	$59 per month	$24 per month