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Siavonga vs Kariba

ZM Zambia ZW Zimbabwe

Siavonga, Zambia compared with Kariba, Zimbabwe: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Country Zambia Zimbabwe
Nomad score 4.8 / 10 4.2 / 10
Cost of living $991 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 34° / 24°C 34° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 57 Moderate 57 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Average high 30.6°C 30.5°C
Average low 20.9°C 20.9°C
Precipitation 76 mm / mo 81 mm / mo
Sunshine 331 h / mo 329 h / mo
Humidity 57% 56%
Rain days 7.6 / mo 8.3 / mo
Wind speed 15.9 km/h 14.4 km/h

ZM Siavonga · average high by month

ZW Kariba · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
US AQI 57 57
PM2.5 8.8 µg/m³ 8.8 µg/m³
PM10 10.4 µg/m³ 10.4 µg/m³
Ozone 56 µg/m³ 56 µg/m³
UV index 2.8 2.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.0 2.5
Local Payment Services 3.3 3.7
Startup Scene 1.6 2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Air Conditioning 5.5 5.5
Green Spaces 6.2 7.9
Natural Disaster Risk 7.6 6.1
Noise Pollution 7.4 7.2
Seasonal Variety 4.4 3.7
Weather 7.3 6.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Mobile Network Coverage 5.6 5.8
Power Grid Reliability 4.3 3.7
Public WiFi Availability 2.5 2.4
VPN Reliability 6.0 6.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Accommodation Cost 7.0 6.0
Cost of Living 7.0 5.5
Currency Stability 4.3 2.2
Entertainment Cost 6.5 5.8
Food & Groceries 6.5 5.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.3 5.0
Transportation Cost 6.4 5.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Culture 5.1 5.1
Indoors Fun 2.7 3.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.8 3.4
Local Experiences & Tours 6.7 7.7
Nightlife 3.0 2.4
Outdoors & Nature 8.9 9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.0 1.1
Nomad Friendly 3.3 3.2
Online Community Presence 1.5 1.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Cafes with WiFi 2.1 1.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.9 0.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.6 1.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.3 0.8
Internet Speed 4.7 3.2
Local SIM Card Availability 6.5 6.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Fitness Facilities 3.2 3.2
Food Scene 4.6 4.5
Healthy Food Options 4.3 3.8
Yoga Studios 1.5 1.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Healthcare 4.0 3.7
Healthcare Affordability 7.7 6.1
Healthcare Quality 3.4 3.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 2.3
Ease of Business Registration 2.8 2.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.8 2.6
Freedom of Speech 4.8 3.3
Political Stability 5.6 3.4
Tax Friendliness 5.2 3.1
Visa Ease 4.9 4.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Air Quality 7.5 7.9
Cleanliness 5.9 6.0
Environmental Quality 7.8 8.2
Family Friendly 6.5 6.1
Language Barrier 6.5 7.9
Work-Life Balance 7.3 6.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Female Friendly 6.7 5.7
Racial Tolerance 7.3 6.7
Safety 7.1 6.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Airport Connectivity 2.2 3.6
Cycling 3.0 2.7
Intercity Travel Options 4.0 3.7
Public Transit 2.1 2.4
Ride-sharing Services 0.8 1.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.3 2.5
Walkability 3.9 4.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Coworking Quality 1.6 1.4
Freelance Ecosystem 2.0 2.1
Networking Opportunities 2.1 2.1
Remote Job Opportunities 2.5 2.3
Time Zone Favorability 6.6 6.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Jeans $14 per pair $1,492 per pair
Summer Dress $11 per dress $1,306 per dress
Running Shoes $23 per pair $2,985 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Dining Out $34 per month $1.49 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Cinema Ticket $6.80 per ticket $298 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Coffee $1.98 per cup $30 per cup
Beer $1.42 per pint $22 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.27 per meal $112 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $28 per meal $2,239 per meal
Fast Food Combo $3.97 per meal $168 per meal
Apples $2.83 per kg $93 per kg
Bread $1.13 per loaf $30 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.68 per bottle $45 per bottle
Milk $1.42 per liter $75 per liter
Rice $1.13 per kg $112 per kg
Chicken Fillets $3.40 per kg $261 per kg
Beef $4.53 per kg $448 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $11 per bottle $933 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Groceries $102 per month $5.60 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $0.56 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Doctor Visit (GP) $20 per visit $2,239 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $2.27 per purchase $448 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Housing $113 per month $13 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $255 per month $1,865 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $340 per month $22,385 per month
Coworking Space $85 per month $448 per month
Coliving Space $283 per month $13,058 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Internet & Mobile $8.50 per month $1.12 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Leisure Activities $11 per month $0.75 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Haircut $2.27 per visit $298 per visit
Laundry $4.53 per kg $187 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Mobile Plan $5.67 per month $560 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $20 per month $2,239 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $3.40 one-time $373 one-time
Gym Membership $14 per month $746 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $11 per hour $560 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Transportation $17 per month $1.12 per month
Taxi Start $1.42 per trip $112 per trip
Taxi per km $0.68 per km $56 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $28 per month $1,306 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.53 per trip $373 per trip
Gasoline $1.59 per liter $119 per liter
Scooter Rental $14 per month $2,985 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ZM Siavonga ZW Kariba
Utilities $34 per month $2.24 per month