Potosí, Bolivia 🇧🇴
#1456
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Nomad Score:
47%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Affordable rental prices, though options are limited and basic in quality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; eating out is cheap but limited variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, though infrastructure is basic.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership prices are low but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Bolivian Boliviano is relatively stable but subject to inflation and currency controls.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
45%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are slow and inconsistent, especially outside main urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads work from cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
38%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity can be unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Potosí is not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase local SIM cards with data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Quiet city with a slow pace, good for work-life balance but limited amenities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
50%
Weight: 15
High altitude and mining activities impact environment; air quality can be poor.
🧼 Cleanliness
42%
Weight: 10
City streets and public areas are moderately clean but infrastructure is aging.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges for non-Spanish speakers.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Mining pollution affects air quality; altitude also impacts breathing comfort.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited amenities for families; not a common destination for family stays.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
38%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available but limited in quality and facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is very affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Limited access to advanced medical care; suitable only for minor health issues.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
55%
Weight: 80
Cool high-altitude climate; dry but can be cold, especially at night.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Few parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare due to cool climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with dry and wet seasons; temperature variation is limited.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet city with low noise pollution.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich colonial history and indigenous culture; UNESCO heritage site.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Surrounded by mountains and historic sites; good for hiking and exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities for cultural and historical tours, especially mining tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Bolivian cuisine prevalent; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT-4 time zone is convenient for North and South American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no digital nomad or startup networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is very small or non-existent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No professional coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No significant startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services exist but limited digital options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited flights; connections require transfers.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Basic bus system; no modern transit infrastructure.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but hilly terrain can be challenging.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; hilly terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect to other cities but are slow and basic.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in city; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably without restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages; infrastructure is aging.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system; not optimized for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally respected but some political tensions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Occasional protests and political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural conservatism and safety concerns may affect female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some social prejudices persist.