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Cost of Living in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is a city in Zimbabwe, where a single person can expect to spend about $900 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $250 per month, or $180 outside the centre. Internet is slow at around 20 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Victoria Falls scores 50/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 88°F and winter highs around 78°F, with roughly 305 sunny days a year.
Victoria Falls Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Victoria Falls
How Victoria Falls Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Victoria Falls is cheaper than 78% of them, but sits in the bottom 1% for food scene.
| Metric | Victoria Falls | World rank | Rank in Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $900 | #75 of 340 | #12 of 20 |
| Safety | 50/100 | #237 of 340 | #14 of 20 |
| Healthcare | 28/100 | #335 of 340 | #19 of 20 |
| Internet speed | 20 Mbps | #331 of 340 | #17 of 20 |
| Walkability | 40/100 | #260 of 340 | #10 of 20 |
| Public transit | 10/100 | #308 of 340 | #19 of 20 |
| Food scene | 30/100 | #340 of 340 | #20 of 20 |
| Air quality | 88/100 | #76 of 340 | #2 of 20 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Victoria Falls
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Victoria Falls.
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — $580/mo, 36% cheaper, safety 42/100
- Fes, Morocco — $583/mo, 35% cheaper, safety 60/100
- Luxor, Egypt — $440/mo, 51% cheaper, safety 58/100
- Cairo, Egypt — $569/mo, 37% cheaper, safety 50/100
Victoria Falls FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Victoria Falls?
A single person should budget around $900 per month in Victoria Falls, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Victoria Falls?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Victoria Falls averages $250 per month, dropping to about $180 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $500.
Is Victoria Falls safe?
Victoria Falls scores 50/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 55/100.
How fast is the internet in Victoria Falls?
Median download speeds in Victoria Falls are around 20 Mbps — slow for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 5 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Zimbabwe offer a digital nomad visa?
Zimbabwe does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 90 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Victoria Falls?
Victoria Falls sees summer highs around 88°F and winter highs near 78°F, with about 305 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 46 days.
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