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Jamestown vs Lubango

Jamestown, Saint Helena compared with Lubango, Angola: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Country Saint Helena Angola
Nomad score 4.3 / 10 4.8 / 10
Cost of living $2,610 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 20°C 24° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 68 Moderate 29 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Average high 22.3°C 25.8°C
Average low 19.7°C 14.5°C
Precipitation 32 mm / mo 59 mm / mo
Sunshine 326 h / mo 327 h / mo
Humidity 75% 50%
Rain days 11.5 / mo 7.5 / mo
Wind speed 28.1 km/h 15.7 km/h

SH Jamestown · average high by month

AO Lubango · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
US AQI 68 29
PM2.5 18.3 µg/m³ 6.2 µg/m³
PM10 31.2 µg/m³ 6.4 µg/m³
Ozone 57 µg/m³ 32 µg/m³
UV index 0.1 1.2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.0 2.3
Local Payment Services 2.2 4.0
Startup Scene 1.1 3.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Air Conditioning 3.0 4.2
Green Spaces 6.0 5.5
Natural Disaster Risk 8.5 7.0
Noise Pollution 7.8 5.7
Seasonal Variety 3.5 4.7
Weather 7.6 7.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Mobile Network Coverage 5.5 6.0
Power Grid Reliability 6.0 5.5
Public WiFi Availability 3.2 2.8
VPN Reliability 6.3 7.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Accommodation Cost 2.8 7.5
Cost of Living 2.7 8.2
Currency Stability 8.3 2.8
Entertainment Cost 3.9 7.9
Food & Groceries 1.9 8.3
Gym Membership Cost 3.4 5.5
Transportation Cost 3.8 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Culture 5.4 5.9
Indoors Fun 2.6 3.7
Language Learning Opportunities 2.5 4.5
Local Experiences & Tours 5.9 6.1
Nightlife 1.7 3.8
Outdoors & Nature 8.9 8.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.7 1.2
Nomad Friendly 2.1 2.8
Online Community Presence 0.7 1.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Cafes with WiFi 2.4 3.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.8 1.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.1 2.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.1 1.3
Internet Speed 4.4 3.0
Local SIM Card Availability 5.3 6.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Fitness Facilities 2.7 4.5
Food Scene 3.3 5.0
Healthy Food Options 3.1 4.5
Yoga Studios 1.1 1.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Healthcare 3.5 4.1
Healthcare Affordability 5.9 5.5
Healthcare Quality 3.4 3.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.6 1.0
Ease of Business Registration 3.5 5.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.0 3.5
Freedom of Speech 8.3 4.9
Political Stability 8.5 4.0
Tax Friendliness 7.0 6.2
Visa Ease 4.7 6.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Air Quality 9.2 8.2
Cleanliness 7.5 4.2
Environmental Quality 8.5 5.5
Family Friendly 6.2 5.5
Language Barrier 9.1 3.4
Work-Life Balance 7.3 5.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Female Friendly 8.2 4.9
Racial Tolerance 8.0 6.2
Safety 8.8 5.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Airport Connectivity 2.3 2.8
Cycling 2.2 2.8
Intercity Travel Options 1.8 5.2
Public Transit 2.1 3.5
Ride-sharing Services 0.6 1.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.5 1.4
Walkability 5.3 5.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Coworking Quality 1.0 1.4
Freelance Ecosystem 1.6 3.0
Networking Opportunities 1.5 3.5
Remote Job Opportunities 2.2 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.6 7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Jeans $80 per pair $109 per pair
Summer Dress $54 per dress $53 per dress
Running Shoes $107 per pair $97 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Dining Out $54 per month $48 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Cinema Ticket $11 per ticket $2.41 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Coffee $3.35 per cup $1.75 per cup
Beer $4.02 per pint $1.97 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12 per meal $4.49 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $7.01 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $67 per meal $21 per meal
Apples $4.68 per kg $8.32 per kg
Bread $2.01 per loaf $2.41 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.34 per bottle $1.64 per bottle
Milk $2.41 per liter $2.41 per liter
Rice $2.68 per kg $1.12 per kg
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg $9.30 per kg
Beef $16 per kg $8.18 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $17 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Groceries $335 per month $112 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Health Insurance $20 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Doctor Visit (GP) $54 per visit $3.84 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $11 per purchase $0.77 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Apartment (1 bedroom) $535 per month $155 per month
Housing $402 per month $162 per month
Coworking Space $134 per month $36 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $937 per month $493 per month
Coliving Space $402 per month $241 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $18 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Leisure Activities $13 per month $14 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Haircut $20 per visit $3.30 per visit
Laundry $11 per kg $2.75 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Mobile Plan $20 per month $18 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $67 per month $29 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $13 one-time $1.10 one-time
Gym Membership $54 per month $16 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Taxi Start $4.02 per trip $0.33 per trip
Transportation $27 per month $18 per month
Taxi per km $2.01 per km $0.44 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $40 per month $33 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $11 per trip $3.84 per trip
Gasoline $2.01 per liter $0.33 per liter
Scooter Rental $27 per month $46 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
SH Jamestown AO Lubango
Utilities $107 per month $60 per month
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