At a glance
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Country | Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe |
| Nomad score | 4.5 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,582 / mo | $1,438 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 38° / 28°C | 38° / 23°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 19 Good | 44 Good |
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
ZW
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 | 19 | 44 |
| PM2.5 | 7.4 µg/m³ | 3.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 9.2 µg/m³ | 3.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 65 µg/m³ | 73 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 3.7 | 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 | 3.0 | 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 | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Green Spaces | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.1 | 8.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.0 | 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 | 2.0 | 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 | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| Cost of Living | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Currency Stability | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.8 | 4.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.5 | 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 | 4.5 | 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 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Food Scene | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.5 | 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 | 5.5 | 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 | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Political Stability | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 5.6 | 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 | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Cleanliness | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.0 | 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 | 2.5 | 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 | 1.5 | 3.8 |
| Walkability | 3.0 | 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 | 7.5 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Kariba
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Victoria Falls
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| Jeans | $24 per pair | $28,642 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $28 per dress | $22,913 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $37 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 | $79 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 | $9.94 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 | $2.00 per cup | $2,291 per cup |
| Beer | $1.10 per pint | $1,422 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.00 per meal | $5,728 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.00 per meal | $4,148 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $26 per meal | $43,457 per meal |
| Apples | $2.90 per kg | $1,501 per kg |
| Bread | $1.00 per loaf | $731 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.70 per bottle | $593 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.50 per liter | $948 per liter |
| Rice | $1.58 per kg | $1,264 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.30 per kg | $5,333 per kg |
| Beef | $6.38 per kg | $4,543 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.09 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 | $150 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 | $12 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) | $5.00 per visit | $28,642 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.10 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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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $275 per month | $256,789 per month |
| Housing | $275 per month | $178 per month |
| Coworking Space | $85 per month | $128,395 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $750 per month | $730,861 per month |
| Coliving Space | $520 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 | $22 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 | $28 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 | $7.14 per visit | $5,728 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.00 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 | $20 per month | $11,457 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $50 per month | $49,383 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.00 one-time | $2,864 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $48 per month | $25,679 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $28 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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| Taxi Start | — | $2,864 per trip |
| Transportation | $36 per month | $24 per month |
| Taxi per km | $1.20 per km | $1,422 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $22 per month | $33,580 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.00 per trip | $7,309 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.05 per liter | $1,047 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $120 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 | $58 per month | $34 per month |