At a glance
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Zimbabwe | Zambia |
| Nomad score | 5.0 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,438 / mo | $2,124 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 14°C | 30° / 14°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 41 Good | 41 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.7°C | 29.9°C |
| Average low | 17°C | 17°C |
| Precipitation | 52 mm / mo | 57 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 329 h / mo | 328 h / mo |
| Humidity | 52% | 53% |
| Rain days | 6 / mo | 5.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.8 km/h | 16.5 km/h |
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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
ZM
Livingstone · average high by month
J 27
F 30
M 30
A 29
M 28
J 26
J 26
A 30
S 34
O 36
N 34
D 32
Air quality
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| US AQI | 41 | 41 |
| PM2.5 | 6.9 µg/m³ | 6.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7 µg/m³ | 7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 66 µg/m³ | 66 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Startup Scene | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| Air Conditioning | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Green Spaces | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Weather | 7.3 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.7 | 7.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.3 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Currency Stability | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.0 | 5.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.2 | 6.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.3 | 7.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| Culture | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Nightlife | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.8 | 9.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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ZM
Livingstone
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| Cafes with WiFi | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Internet Speed | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.9 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| Food Scene | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.4 | 2.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.2 | 5.6 |
| Political Stability | 4.3 | 6.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| Visa Ease | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Cleanliness | 6.5 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Family Friendly | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 8.2 | 7.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 7.1 | 6.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Cycling | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Public Transit | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Walkability | 5.6 | 4.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| Coworking Quality | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $28,642 per pair | $33 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $22,913 per dress | $38 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $45,432 per pair | $92 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| Dining Out | $36 per month | $46 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5,728 per ticket | $5.63 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2,291 per cup | $2.81 per cup |
| Beer | $1,422 per pint | $2.05 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5,728 per meal | $6.14 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $43,457 per meal | $49 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4,148 per meal | $9.21 per meal |
| Apples | $1,501 per kg | $2.30 per kg |
| Bread | $731 per loaf | $1.13 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $593 per bottle | $0.92 per bottle |
| Milk | $948 per liter | $1.79 per liter |
| Rice | $1,264 per kg | $2.15 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5,333 per kg | $7.42 per kg |
| Beef | $4,543 per kg | $6.65 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $8,296 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $126 per month | $164 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $26 per month | $13 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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ZM
Livingstone
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $28,642 per visit | $31 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3,358 per purchase | $9.21 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $178 per month | $230 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $256,789 per month | $333 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $730,861 per month | $947 per month |
| Coworking Space | $128,395 per month | $164 per month |
| Coliving Space | $434,566 per month | $640 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $16 per month | $23 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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ZM
Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $20 per month | $20 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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| Haircut | $5,728 per visit | $10 per visit |
| Laundry | $1,719 per kg | $13 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $11,457 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $49,383 per month | $82 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2,864 one-time | $7.68 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $25,679 per month | $44 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $5,728 per hour | $7.68 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $24 per month | $41 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2,864 per trip | $2.56 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1,422 per km | $1.28 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $33,580 per month | $44 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7,309 per trip | $6.65 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1,047 per liter | $1.77 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17,185 per month | $23 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Victoria Falls
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Livingstone
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $34 per month | $33 per month |