At a glance
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Country | Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe |
| Nomad score | 4.2 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | Data unavailable | $1,438 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 17°C | 22° / 16°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 63 Moderate | 46 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Average high | 30.5°C | 29.7°C |
| Average low | 20.9°C | 17°C |
| Precipitation | 81 mm / mo | 52 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 329 h / mo | 329 h / mo |
| Humidity | 56% | 52% |
| Rain days | 8.3 / mo | 6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.4 km/h | 15.8 km/h |
ZW
Kariba · average high by month
J 28
F 30
M 30
A 30
M 28
J 27
J 27
A 30
S 34
O 36
N 34
D 33
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Victoria Falls · average high by month
J 27
F 30
M 30
A 29
M 28
J 25
J 25
A 29
S 34
O 35
N 33
D 31
Air quality
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| US AQI | 63 | 46 |
| PM2.5 | 6.6 µg/m³ | 2.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.2 µg/m³ | 2.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 82 µg/m³ | 56 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 6 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Startup Scene | 2.0 | 2.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Air Conditioning | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Green Spaces | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.1 | 8.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.7 | 4.9 |
| Weather | 6.0 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.0 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| Cost of Living | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Currency Stability | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.8 | 4.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.9 | 5.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.7 | 5.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Culture | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 9.2 |
| Nightlife | 2.4 | 5.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 9.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.1 | 2.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Cafes with WiFi | 1.8 | 4.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.1 | 3.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Internet Speed | 3.2 | 5.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.0 | 6.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| Food Scene | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.6 | 3.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Healthcare | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.2 | 4.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Political Stability | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 4.1 | 5.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Cleanliness | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Family Friendly | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Language Barrier | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.7 | 6.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Female Friendly | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 6.3 | 7.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.6 | 6.6 |
| Cycling | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Public Transit | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Walkability | 4.4 | 5.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Coworking Quality | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.1 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Jeans | $1,492 per pair | $28,642 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $1,306 per dress | $22,913 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $2,985 per pair | $45,432 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Dining Out | $1.49 per month | $36 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Cinema Ticket | $298 per ticket | $5,728 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Coffee | $30 per cup | $2,291 per cup |
| Beer | $22 per pint | $1,422 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $112 per meal | $5,728 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $2,239 per meal | $43,457 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $168 per meal | $4,148 per meal |
| Apples | $93 per kg | $1,501 per kg |
| Bread | $30 per loaf | $731 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $45 per bottle | $593 per bottle |
| Milk | $75 per liter | $948 per liter |
| Rice | $112 per kg | $1,264 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $261 per kg | $5,333 per kg |
| Beef | $448 per kg | $4,543 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $933 per bottle | $8,296 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Groceries | $5.60 per month | $126 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.56 per month | $26 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $2,239 per visit | $28,642 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $448 per purchase | $3,358 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Housing | $13 per month | $178 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,865 per month | $256,789 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $22,385 per month | $730,861 per month |
| Coworking Space | $448 per month | $128,395 per month |
| Coliving Space | $13,058 per month | $434,566 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Internet & Mobile | $1.12 per month | $16 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $0.75 per month | $20 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Haircut | $298 per visit | $5,728 per visit |
| Laundry | $187 per kg | $1,719 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Mobile Plan | $560 per month | $11,457 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $2,239 per month | $49,383 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $373 one-time | $2,864 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $746 per month | $25,679 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $560 per hour | $5,728 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Transportation | $1.12 per month | $24 per month |
| Taxi Start | $112 per trip | $2,864 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $56 per km | $1,422 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $1,306 per month | $33,580 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $373 per trip | $7,309 per trip |
| Gasoline | $119 per liter | $1,047 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $2,985 per month | $17,185 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Utilities | $2.24 per month | $34 per month |