Harare vs Bulawayo — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Country	Zimbabwe	Zimbabwe
Nomad score	4.8 / 10	4.9 / 10
Cost of living	$1,774 / mo	$1,485 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	22° / 12°C	24° / 12°C
Air quality (AQI)	61 Moderate	36 Good
Community votes	1 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Average high	25.2°C	26°C
Average low	13.6°C	14.1°C
Precipitation	63 mm / mo	47 mm / mo
Sunshine	326 h / mo	319 h / mo
Humidity	60%	57%
Rain days	7.7 / mo	6.1 / mo
Wind speed	16.7 km/h	21.1 km/h

ZW Harare · average high by month

J 24 F 25 M 26 A 25 M 24 J 21 J 22 A 25 S 28 O 29 N 27 D 27

ZW Bulawayo · average high by month

J 25 F 27 M 27 A 25 M 24 J 21 J 22 A 25 S 29 O 30 N 29 D 28

Air quality

Air quality
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
US AQI	61	36
PM2.5	33.4 µg/m³	6.5 µg/m³
PM10	34.1 µg/m³	7.1 µg/m³
Ozone	52 µg/m³	49 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	4.6	4.0
Local Payment Services	4.4	3.9
Startup Scene	3.6	2.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Air Conditioning	5.6	5.5
Green Spaces	7.4	6.0
Natural Disaster Risk	7.5	7.9
Noise Pollution	5.2	5.8
Seasonal Variety	5.7	5.1
Weather	7.7	7.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Mobile Network Coverage	6.6	6.2
Power Grid Reliability	3.5	3.5
Public WiFi Availability	2.8	2.6
VPN Reliability	6.2	6.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Accommodation Cost	6.6	7.4
Cost of Living	6.7	7.4
Currency Stability	2.3	2.4
Entertainment Cost	6.6	6.9
Food & Groceries	6.8	7.4
Gym Membership Cost	5.8	6.7
Transportation Cost	6.8	7.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Culture	6.9	7.1
Indoors Fun	4.4	4.2
Language Learning Opportunities	4.6	5.1
Local Experiences & Tours	6.8	7.2
Nightlife	4.8	4.1
Outdoors & Nature	7.5	8.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.5	1.6
Nomad Friendly	3.2	3.0
Online Community Presence	2.0	2.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Cafes with WiFi	4.3	3.3
Coworking Spaces Availability	3.9	2.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	3.5	1.9
Digital Nomad Popularity	2.1	1.6
Internet Speed	5.2	4.1
Local SIM Card Availability	6.6	6.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Fitness Facilities	4.9	3.9
Food Scene	5.7	5.1
Healthy Food Options	4.7	4.3
Yoga Studios	3.6	2.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Healthcare	5.0	4.8
Healthcare Affordability	6.9	7.4
Healthcare Quality	4.2	4.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.7	1.2
Ease of Business Registration	3.6	2.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account	2.9	2.3
Freedom of Speech	3.8	2.9
Political Stability	3.8	3.4
Tax Friendliness	4.8	2.8
Visa Ease	3.9	4.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Air Quality	5.6	6.4
Cleanliness	4.2	5.3
Environmental Quality	5.2	5.9
Family Friendly	5.2	5.5
Language Barrier	8.5	8.5
Work-Life Balance	5.0	5.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Female Friendly	4.1	5.7
Racial Tolerance	5.2	6.4
Safety	4.3	6.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Airport Connectivity	5.7	4.4
Cycling	2.6	3.0
Intercity Travel Options	4.4	4.9
Public Transit	3.3	3.2
Ride-sharing Services	4.2	1.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	2.0	1.6
Walkability	3.5	4.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Coworking Quality	3.2	2.4
Freelance Ecosystem	3.0	3.1
Networking Opportunities	3.6	3.2
Remote Job Opportunities	2.9	2.9
Time Zone Favorability	6.7	6.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Jeans	$24,494 per pair	$16,938 per pair
Summer Dress	$21,333 per dress	$14,518 per dress
Running Shoes	$49,383 per pair	$38,716 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Dining Out	$32 per month	$47 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Cinema Ticket	$4,148 per ticket	$2,904 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Coffee	$1,896 per cup	$1,452 per cup
Beer	$1,067 per pint	$968 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$4,741 per meal	$3,388 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$29,630 per meal	$19,358 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$4,148 per meal	$3,872 per meal
Apples	$1,264 per kg	$1,209 per kg
Bread	$612 per loaf	$581 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$454 per bottle	$484 per bottle
Milk	$948 per liter	$774 per liter
Rice	$1,106 per kg	$1,065 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$4,543 per kg	$4,356 per kg
Beef	$5,333 per kg	$4,162 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$7,111 per bottle	$5,807 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Groceries	$138 per month	$126 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Health Insurance	$22 per month	$18 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Doctor Visit (GP)	$23,704 per visit	$19,358 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$4,543 per purchase	$4,356 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Housing	$190 per month	$178 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$266,666 per month	$241,974 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$730,861 per month	$604,936 per month
Coworking Space	$82,963 per month	$72,592 per month
Coliving Space	$363,455 per month	$193,579 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Internet & Mobile	$26 per month	$24 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Leisure Activities	$16 per month	$20 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Haircut	$5,926 per visit	$4,839 per visit
Laundry	$1,383 per kg	$1,452 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Mobile Plan	$15,012 per month	$12,099 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$57,284 per month	$36,296 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$1,778 one-time	$484 one-time
Gym Membership	$25,679 per month	$16,938 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$5,333 per hour	$4,839 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Transportation	$30 per month	$26 per month
Taxi Start	$1,778 per trip	$1,936 per trip
Taxi per km	$711 per km	$968 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$16,593 per month	$14,518 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$5,333 per trip	$5,807 per trip
Gasoline	$980 per liter	$774 per liter
Scooter Rental	$4,741 per month	$9,679 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	ZW Harare	ZW Bulawayo
Utilities	$47 per month	$34 per month