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Bulawayo vs Nata

ZW Zimbabwe BW Botswana

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe compared with Nata, Botswana: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Country Zimbabwe Botswana
Nomad score 4.9 / 10 4.3 / 10
Cost of living $1,485 / mo $818 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 12°C 29° / 14°C
Air quality (AQI) 36 Good 23 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Average high 26°C 30.6°C
Average low 14.1°C 16.3°C
Precipitation 47 mm / mo 38 mm / mo
Sunshine 319 h / mo 338 h / mo
Humidity 57% 48%
Rain days 6.1 / mo 4.7 / mo
Wind speed 21.1 km/h 18.5 km/h

ZW Bulawayo · average high by month

BW Nata · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
US AQI 36 23
PM2.5 6.5 µg/m³ 1.4 µg/m³
PM10 7.1 µg/m³ 1.4 µg/m³
Ozone 49 µg/m³ 51 µg/m³
UV index 0 2.6

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.0 1.4
Local Payment Services 3.9 2.9
Startup Scene 2.7 1.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Air Conditioning 5.5 4.5
Green Spaces 6.0 4.7
Natural Disaster Risk 7.9 8.0
Noise Pollution 5.8 7.8
Seasonal Variety 5.1 4.4
Weather 7.6 5.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Mobile Network Coverage 6.2 6.0
Power Grid Reliability 3.5 4.6
Public WiFi Availability 2.6 2.3
VPN Reliability 6.3 6.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Accommodation Cost 7.4 5.9
Cost of Living 7.4 6.2
Currency Stability 2.4 7.5
Entertainment Cost 6.9 4.5
Food & Groceries 7.4 5.8
Gym Membership Cost 6.7 3.3
Transportation Cost 7.4 5.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Culture 7.1 3.6
Indoors Fun 4.2 1.7
Language Learning Opportunities 5.1 2.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.2 5.7
Nightlife 4.1 1.4
Outdoors & Nature 8.3 8.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.6 0.8
Nomad Friendly 3.0 1.9
Online Community Presence 2.2 0.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Cafes with WiFi 3.3 1.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.4 0.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.9 0.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6 0.7
Internet Speed 4.1 3.8
Local SIM Card Availability 6.6 4.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Fitness Facilities 3.9 2.1
Food Scene 5.1 3.5
Healthy Food Options 4.3 3.0
Yoga Studios 2.5 0.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Healthcare 4.8 3.7
Healthcare Affordability 7.4 6.9
Healthcare Quality 4.1 3.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.2 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 2.7 3.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.3 2.7
Freedom of Speech 2.9 7.0
Political Stability 3.4 7.8
Tax Friendliness 2.8 5.4
Visa Ease 4.1 5.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Air Quality 6.4 7.7
Cleanliness 5.3 5.2
Environmental Quality 5.9 7.2
Family Friendly 5.5 4.5
Language Barrier 8.5 6.1
Work-Life Balance 5.8 5.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Female Friendly 5.7 6.3
Racial Tolerance 6.4 6.8
Safety 6.0 7.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Airport Connectivity 4.4 2.3
Cycling 3.0 3.0
Intercity Travel Options 4.9 3.9
Public Transit 3.2 1.9
Ride-sharing Services 1.9 0.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.6 1.4
Walkability 4.6 3.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Coworking Quality 2.4 1.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.1 1.7
Networking Opportunities 3.2 1.5
Remote Job Opportunities 2.9 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 6.7 7.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Jeans $16,938 per pair $25 per pair
Summer Dress $14,518 per dress $18 per dress
Running Shoes $38,716 per pair $43 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Dining Out $47 per month $29 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Cinema Ticket $2,904 per ticket $5.07 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Coffee $1,452 per cup $1.81 per cup
Beer $968 per pint $1.30 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3,388 per meal $3.26 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $19,358 per meal $20 per meal
Fast Food Combo $3,872 per meal $4.34 per meal
Apples $1,209 per kg $1.81 per kg
Bread $581 per loaf $0.72 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $484 per bottle $0.87 per bottle
Milk $774 per liter $1.09 per liter
Rice $1,065 per kg $1.30 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4,356 per kg $3.98 per kg
Beef $4,162 per kg $5.07 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $5,807 per bottle $8.69 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Groceries $126 per month $130 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Health Insurance $18 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Doctor Visit (GP) $19,358 per visit $18 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4,356 per purchase $4.34 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Housing $178 per month $109 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $241,974 per month $203 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $604,936 per month $326 per month
Coworking Space $72,592 per month $58 per month
Coliving Space $193,579 per month $181 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Internet & Mobile $24 per month $11 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Leisure Activities $20 per month $11 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Haircut $4,839 per visit $3.62 per visit
Laundry $1,452 per kg $2.90 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Mobile Plan $12,099 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $36,296 per month $43 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $484 one-time $2.17 one-time
Gym Membership $16,938 per month $25 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $4,839 per hour $3.62 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Transportation $26 per month $18 per month
Taxi Start $1,936 per trip $2.17 per trip
Taxi per km $968 per km $0.72 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $14,518 per month $22 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5,807 per trip $4.34 per trip
Gasoline $774 per liter $1.12 per liter
Scooter Rental $9,679 per month $14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ZW Bulawayo BW Nata
Utilities $34 per month $29 per month