At a glance
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Nomad score | 4.7 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,269 / mo | $1,849 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 24°C | 26° / 15°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 45 Good | 113 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Average high | 28.6°C | 24.7°C |
| Average low | 24.8°C | 15.3°C |
| Precipitation | 108 mm / mo | 95 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 329 h / mo | 314 h / mo |
| Humidity | 78% | 70% |
| Rain days | 15.7 / mo | 13 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20.3 km/h | 16 km/h |
TZ
Pemba Island · average high by month
J 30
F 31
M 31
A 28
M 28
J 27
J 27
A 27
S 28
O 29
N 29
D 30
TZ
Arusha · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 27
A 24
M 23
J 21
J 21
A 23
S 25
O 27
N 26
D 26
Air quality
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| US AQI | 45 | 113 |
| PM2.5 | 6.9 µg/m³ | 26.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 10.8 µg/m³ | 29.2 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 52 µg/m³ | 116 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.3 | 2.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Startup Scene | 1.5 | 3.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Air Conditioning | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Green Spaces | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.1 | 5.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| Weather | 7.0 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.1 | 6.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.0 | 5.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.5 | 7.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Cost of Living | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Currency Stability | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.4 | 7.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Culture | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.3 | 4.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.9 | 5.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Nightlife | 1.9 | 5.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 9.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.1 | 2.7 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.2 | 2.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Cafes with WiFi | 1.6 | 5.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 0.7 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.0 | 3.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.2 | 3.0 |
| Internet Speed | 3.6 | 6.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 5.6 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Fitness Facilities | 2.9 | 4.8 |
| Food Scene | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.7 | 4.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Healthcare | 3.4 | 5.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 2.9 | 4.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.0 | 0.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Political Stability | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Visa Ease | 3.6 | 6.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Air Quality | 8.9 | 6.0 |
| Cleanliness | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.7 | 6.6 |
| Family Friendly | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Language Barrier | 4.6 | 6.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Female Friendly | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Airport Connectivity | 2.7 | 6.7 |
| Cycling | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 2.9 | 6.4 |
| Public Transit | 1.9 | 3.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.6 | 5.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Walkability | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Coworking Quality | 1.4 | 4.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.2 | 4.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Jeans | $27 per pair | $25 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $23 per dress | $21 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $76 per pair | $70 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Dining Out | $23 per month | $46 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Cinema Ticket | $4.59 per ticket | $5.80 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Coffee | $0.96 per cup | $2.51 per cup |
| Beer | $1.34 per pint | $1.74 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.29 per meal | $3.87 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $23 per meal | $43 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $3.82 per meal | $8.51 per meal |
| Apples | $1.91 per kg | $3.67 per kg |
| Bread | $0.57 per loaf | $0.70 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.57 per bottle | $0.58 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.96 per liter | $1.24 per liter |
| Rice | $0.76 per kg | $1.35 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.59 per kg | $7.16 per kg |
| Beef | $7.65 per kg | $5.42 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.56 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Groceries | $76 per month | $135 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Health Insurance | $7.65 per month | $14 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $13 per visit | $23 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $0.76 per purchase | $4.64 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Housing | $191 per month | $174 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $134 per month | $329 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $459 per month | $1,083 per month |
| Coworking Space | $76 per month | $135 per month |
| Coliving Space | $268 per month | $542 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Internet & Mobile | $13 per month | $15 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Leisure Activities | $7.65 per month | $19 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Haircut | $5.73 per visit | $9.67 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.91 per kg | $5.80 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Mobile Plan | $5.73 per month | $14 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $19 per month | $62 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.82 one-time | $7.74 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $7.65 per month | $46 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.56 per hour | $9.67 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Transportation | $19 per month | $31 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.76 per trip | $1.93 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.38 per km | $1.16 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $15 per month | $17 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.82 per trip | $3.48 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.96 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $9.56 per month | $17 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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| Utilities | $27 per month | $25 per month |