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Kariba vs Siavonga

ZW Zimbabwe ZM Zambia

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

At a glance

At a glance
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Country Zimbabwe Zambia
Nomad score 4.5 / 10 4.8 / 10
Cost of living $1,582 / mo $991 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 38° / 28°C 37° / 28°C
Air quality (AQI) 19 Good 19 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

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

ZW Kariba · average high by month

ZM Siavonga · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
US AQI 19 19
PM2.5 7.4 µg/m³ 7.4 µg/m³
PM10 9.2 µg/m³ 9.2 µg/m³
Ozone 65 µg/m³ 65 µg/m³
UV index 3.7 3.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.0 2.0
Local Payment Services 3.7 3.3
Startup Scene 2.0 1.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Air Conditioning 6.5 5.5
Green Spaces 7.9 6.2
Natural Disaster Risk 6.1 7.6
Noise Pollution 7.2 7.4
Seasonal Variety 5.0 4.4
Weather 6.0 7.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Mobile Network Coverage 5.8 5.6
Power Grid Reliability 2.0 4.3
Public WiFi Availability 2.4 2.5
VPN Reliability 6.0 6.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Accommodation Cost 6.7 7.0
Cost of Living 7.1 7.0
Currency Stability 3.0 4.3
Entertainment Cost 5.8 6.5
Food & Groceries 6.7 6.5
Gym Membership Cost 5.5 5.3
Transportation Cost 5.7 6.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

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

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

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

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Cafes with WiFi 1.8 2.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.6 0.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.1 1.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.8 1.3
Internet Speed 4.5 4.7
Local SIM Card Availability 6.0 6.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Fitness Facilities 4.0 3.2
Food Scene 4.5 4.6
Healthy Food Options 4.5 4.3
Yoga Studios 1.6 1.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Healthcare 3.7 4.0
Healthcare Affordability 5.5 7.7
Healthcare Quality 3.2 3.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.2 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 3.5 2.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.2 2.8
Freedom of Speech 4.4 4.8
Political Stability 3.0 5.6
Tax Friendliness 5.1 5.2
Visa Ease 5.6 4.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Air Quality 8.7 7.5
Cleanliness 5.5 5.9
Environmental Quality 6.0 7.8
Family Friendly 6.1 6.5
Language Barrier 7.9 6.5
Work-Life Balance 6.7 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

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

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Airport Connectivity 2.5 2.2
Cycling 2.7 3.0
Intercity Travel Options 3.7 4.0
Public Transit 2.4 2.1
Ride-sharing Services 1.2 0.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.5 2.3
Walkability 3.0 3.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Coworking Quality 1.4 1.6
Freelance Ecosystem 2.1 2.0
Networking Opportunities 2.1 2.1
Remote Job Opportunities 2.3 2.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 6.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Jeans $24 per pair $14 per pair
Summer Dress $28 per dress $11 per dress
Running Shoes $37 per pair $23 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Dining Out $79 per month $34 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Cinema Ticket $9.94 per ticket $6.80 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Coffee $2.00 per cup $1.98 per cup
Beer $1.10 per pint $1.42 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.00 per meal $2.27 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.00 per meal $3.97 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $26 per meal $28 per meal
Apples $2.90 per kg $2.83 per kg
Bread $1.00 per loaf $1.13 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.70 per bottle $0.68 per bottle
Milk $1.50 per liter $1.42 per liter
Rice $1.58 per kg $1.13 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.30 per kg $3.40 per kg
Beef $6.38 per kg $4.53 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $7.09 per bottle $11 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Groceries $150 per month $102 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Health Insurance $12 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Doctor Visit (GP) $5.00 per visit $20 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.10 per purchase $2.27 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Apartment (1 bedroom) $275 per month $255 per month
Housing $275 per month $113 per month
Coworking Space $85 per month $85 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $750 per month $340 per month
Coliving Space $520 per month $283 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Internet & Mobile $22 per month $8.50 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Leisure Activities $28 per month $11 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Haircut $7.14 per visit $2.27 per visit
Laundry $4.00 per kg $4.53 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Mobile Plan $20 per month $5.67 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $50 per month $20 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.00 one-time $3.40 one-time
Gym Membership $48 per month $14 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $28 per hour $11 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Taxi Start — $1.42 per trip
Transportation $36 per month $17 per month
Taxi per km $1.20 per km $0.68 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $22 per month $28 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $6.00 per trip $4.53 per trip
Gasoline $2.05 per liter $1.59 per liter
Scooter Rental $120 per month $14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ZW Kariba ZM Siavonga
Utilities $58 per month $34 per month
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