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Kariba vs Lusaka

ZW Zimbabwe ZM Zambia

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

At a glance

At a glance
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Country Zimbabwe Zambia
Nomad score 4.2 / 10 5.4 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $1,789 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 25° / 17°C 23° / 14°C
Air quality (AQI) 63 Moderate 55 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Average high 30.5°C 26.3°C
Average low 20.9°C 16.4°C
Precipitation 81 mm / mo 60 mm / mo
Sunshine 329 h / mo 320 h / mo
Humidity 56% 58%
Rain days 8.3 / mo 8 / mo
Wind speed 14.4 km/h 18.8 km/h

ZW Kariba · average high by month

ZM Lusaka · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
US AQI 63 55
PM2.5 6.6 µg/m³ 5.3 µg/m³
PM10 7.2 µg/m³ 5.6 µg/m³
Ozone 82 µg/m³ 73 µg/m³
UV index 6 3.9

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.5 3.7
Local Payment Services 3.7 5.9
Startup Scene 2.0 3.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Air Conditioning 5.5 5.4
Green Spaces 7.9 5.9
Natural Disaster Risk 6.1 7.6
Noise Pollution 7.2 4.9
Seasonal Variety 3.7 5.1
Weather 6.0 7.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Mobile Network Coverage 5.8 6.9
Power Grid Reliability 3.7 4.4
Public WiFi Availability 2.4 3.3
VPN Reliability 6.0 7.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Accommodation Cost 6.0 6.7
Cost of Living 5.5 6.9
Currency Stability 2.2 3.9
Entertainment Cost 5.8 6.5
Food & Groceries 5.9 6.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.0 6.2
Transportation Cost 5.7 7.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Culture 5.1 6.5
Indoors Fun 3.0 5.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.4 5.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 6.8
Nightlife 2.4 5.3
Outdoors & Nature 9.3 7.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.1 2.2
Nomad Friendly 3.2 4.0
Online Community Presence 1.1 2.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Cafes with WiFi 1.8 5.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.6 4.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.1 4.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.8 2.5
Internet Speed 3.2 5.8
Local SIM Card Availability 6.0 7.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Fitness Facilities 3.2 5.6
Food Scene 4.5 6.2
Healthy Food Options 3.8 5.1
Yoga Studios 1.6 4.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Healthcare 3.7 5.7
Healthcare Affordability 6.1 8.0
Healthcare Quality 3.2 5.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.3 0.7
Ease of Business Registration 2.5 3.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.6 3.3
Freedom of Speech 3.3 5.4
Political Stability 3.4 6.0
Tax Friendliness 3.1 5.5
Visa Ease 4.1 5.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Air Quality 7.9 4.8
Cleanliness 6.0 4.3
Environmental Quality 8.2 4.9
Family Friendly 6.1 5.4
Language Barrier 7.9 7.7
Work-Life Balance 6.7 6.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Female Friendly 5.7 5.6
Racial Tolerance 6.7 6.7
Safety 6.3 6.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Airport Connectivity 3.6 6.4
Cycling 2.7 2.6
Intercity Travel Options 3.7 4.7
Public Transit 2.4 3.4
Ride-sharing Services 1.2 5.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.5 1.8
Walkability 4.4 3.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Coworking Quality 1.4 3.9
Freelance Ecosystem 2.1 3.4
Networking Opportunities 2.1 4.0
Remote Job Opportunities 2.3 3.6
Time Zone Favorability 6.1 6.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Jeans $1,492 per pair $38 per pair
Summer Dress $1,306 per dress $31 per dress
Running Shoes $2,985 per pair $97 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Dining Out $1.49 per month $41 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Cinema Ticket $298 per ticket $6.14 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Coffee $30 per cup $2.30 per cup
Beer $22 per pint $1.79 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $112 per meal $6.14 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $2,239 per meal $49 per meal
Fast Food Combo $168 per meal $8.19 per meal
Apples $93 per kg $2.30 per kg
Bread $30 per loaf $1.13 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $45 per bottle $0.77 per bottle
Milk $75 per liter $1.54 per liter
Rice $112 per kg $2.46 per kg
Chicken Fillets $261 per kg $7.42 per kg
Beef $448 per kg $6.65 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $933 per bottle $13 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Groceries $5.60 per month $164 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Health Insurance $0.56 per month $13 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Doctor Visit (GP) $2,239 per visit $33 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $448 per purchase $11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Housing $13 per month $230 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,865 per month $435 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $22,385 per month $947 per month
Coworking Space $448 per month $164 per month
Coliving Space $13,058 per month $640 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Internet & Mobile $1.12 per month $20 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Leisure Activities $0.75 per month $26 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Haircut $298 per visit $13 per visit
Laundry $187 per kg $15 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Mobile Plan $560 per month $23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $2,239 per month $92 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $373 one-time $2.56 one-time
Gym Membership $746 per month $56 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $560 per hour $10 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Transportation $1.12 per month $61 per month
Taxi Start $112 per trip $3.07 per trip
Taxi per km $56 per km $1.28 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $1,306 per month $44 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $373 per trip $5.63 per trip
Gasoline $119 per liter $1.77 per liter
Scooter Rental $2,985 per month $23 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ZW Kariba ZM Lusaka
Utilities $2.24 per month $33 per month