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Mbeya vs Mzuzu

TZ Tanzania MW Malawi

Mbeya, Tanzania compared with Mzuzu, Malawi: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Country Tanzania Malawi
Nomad score 5.0 / 10 4.7 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $1,415 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 26° / 15°C 23° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 54 Moderate 56 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Average high 23.6°C 23.3°C
Average low 13.9°C 15.6°C
Precipitation 110 mm / mo 101 mm / mo
Sunshine 325 h / mo 302 h / mo
Humidity 74% 78%
Rain days 12.9 / mo 14.4 / mo
Wind speed 13.4 km/h 16.3 km/h

TZ Mbeya · average high by month

MW Mzuzu · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
US AQI 54 56
PM2.5 9.5 µg/m³ 7 µg/m³
PM10 11.1 µg/m³ 7.8 µg/m³
Ozone 72 µg/m³ 73 µg/m³
UV index 3.9 2.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.7 1.6
Local Payment Services 4.2 3.5
Startup Scene 2.3 2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Air Conditioning 3.5 4.3
Green Spaces 6.8 7.2
Natural Disaster Risk 6.9 7.6
Noise Pollution 5.6 6.7
Seasonal Variety 5.1 5.4
Weather 7.5 7.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Mobile Network Coverage 6.8 5.6
Power Grid Reliability 4.9 4.0
Public WiFi Availability 2.8 2.7
VPN Reliability 6.5 6.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Accommodation Cost 7.9 8.0
Cost of Living 8.0 8.2
Currency Stability 5.0 2.4
Entertainment Cost 6.9 7.3
Food & Groceries 8.2 7.9
Gym Membership Cost 6.9 6.5
Transportation Cost 8.0 7.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Culture 6.0 5.3
Indoors Fun 3.3 3.1
Language Learning Opportunities 4.9 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 6.5 6.0
Nightlife 3.5 2.6
Outdoors & Nature 8.2 8.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.1 0.9
Nomad Friendly 2.7 2.0
Online Community Presence 1.4 1.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Cafes with WiFi 3.5 2.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.7 1.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.9 1.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.4 1.0
Internet Speed 4.9 3.8
Local SIM Card Availability 7.3 5.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Fitness Facilities 3.0 2.5
Food Scene 3.8 3.2
Healthy Food Options 4.0 3.3
Yoga Studios 1.4 1.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Healthcare 4.1 3.3
Healthcare Affordability 7.8 8.2
Healthcare Quality 3.4 2.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 0.3
Ease of Business Registration 3.5 2.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.3 3.2
Freedom of Speech 4.2 5.4
Political Stability 6.0 5.5
Tax Friendliness 4.4 3.8
Visa Ease 5.4 4.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Air Quality 7.1 7.3
Cleanliness 5.2 4.7
Environmental Quality 7.1 6.9
Family Friendly 5.6 5.4
Language Barrier 4.1 6.2
Work-Life Balance 6.4 6.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Female Friendly 6.0 6.1
Racial Tolerance 6.8 7.1
Safety 6.6 6.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Airport Connectivity 3.6 2.1
Cycling 3.0 3.4
Intercity Travel Options 4.7 3.5
Public Transit 3.3 2.7
Ride-sharing Services 2.6 1.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.9 1.8
Walkability 4.0 4.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Coworking Quality 2.0 1.9
Freelance Ecosystem 1.9 2.3
Networking Opportunities 2.4 2.4
Remote Job Opportunities 2.4 2.3
Time Zone Favorability 5.9 7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Jeans $28 per pair $26 per pair
Summer Dress $23 per dress $20 per dress
Running Shoes $80 per pair $66 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Dining Out $7.65 per month $32 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Cinema Ticket $5.35 per ticket $4.30 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Coffee $1.45 per cup $2.18 per cup
Beer $1.64 per pint $1.43 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.87 per meal $3.72 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $24 per meal $26 per meal
Fast Food Combo $4.47 per meal $8.02 per meal
Apples $1.91 per kg $3.55 per kg
Bread $0.57 per loaf $1.03 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.61 per bottle $0.69 per bottle
Milk $0.92 per liter $1.37 per liter
Rice $0.92 per kg $1.83 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.97 per kg $7.16 per kg
Beef $5.73 per kg $6.01 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $9.17 per bottle $11 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Groceries $57 per month $126 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Health Insurance $3.82 per month $8.59 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Doctor Visit (GP) $14 per visit $20 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.73 per purchase $5.44 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Housing $69 per month $106 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $134 per month $186 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $306 per month $561 per month
Coworking Space $99 per month $120 per month
Coliving Space $191 per month $275 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Internet & Mobile $7.65 per month $14 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Leisure Activities $3.82 per month $11 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Haircut $6.12 per visit $4.30 per visit
Laundry $1.91 per kg $8.59 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Mobile Plan $4.97 per month $7.16 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $11 per month $49 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $3.44 one-time $2.58 one-time
Gym Membership $7.65 per month $32 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $9.56 per hour $6.87 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Transportation $7.65 per month $37 per month
Taxi Start $0.84 per trip $1.72 per trip
Taxi per km $0.50 per km $1.03 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $28 per month $39 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.28 per trip $4.87 per trip
Gasoline $1.07 per liter $1.52 per liter
Scooter Rental $9.17 per month $13 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
TZ Mbeya MW Mzuzu
Utilities $11 per month $20 per month