Governor's Harbour, Bahamas 🇧🇸
#1929
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
31%
Weight: 150
Governor's Harbour is relatively expensive compared to many digital nomad hubs, due to import reliance and island location.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Limited rental options with high prices, especially for long-term stays; vacation rentals dominate the market.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Groceries are costly due to imports; local produce is limited but seafood is fresh and affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Transportation mainly via taxis and rental cars; no public transit but distances are short.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but moderately priced; nightlife is low-key.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available with moderate pricing; some outdoor fitness options.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
Bahamian dollar pegged 1:1 to USD, providing excellent currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
54%
Weight: 100
Internet is decent but can be inconsistent; fiber is limited and speeds vary.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited to no formal coworking spaces; nomads rely on cafes or private accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
43%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; quality and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
30%
Weight: 30
Limited options with good work environments; mostly small local cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad destination; very low community presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean beaches and natural surroundings with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
79%
Weight: 10
Generally clean public spaces and streets.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, making communication easy for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
88%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities available; serious cases require travel to Nassau or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be costly without insurance; limited public healthcare options.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues but limited specialist care locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
92%
Weight: 80
Warm tropical climate with abundant sunshine most of the year.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
43%
Weight: 10
Hurricane risk during season (June-November) is moderate to high.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Natural parks and beaches provide ample green and blue spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
75%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations and public places have air conditioning.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate remains warm year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Bahamian culture with local festivals and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
32%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly low-key bars and occasional events.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, snorkeling, boating, and nature exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities as English is dominant and few language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
73%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours, fishing, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; mostly small local venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Limited variety but fresh seafood and Bahamian cuisine available.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios; some classes offered sporadically.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; outdoor activities preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy food; fresh produce limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80%
Weight: 20
Eastern Time Zone aligns well with North American business hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; work environments are informal.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity or ecosystem in Governor's Harbour.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited infrastructure for crypto payments.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited direct international flights; connections via Nassau.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No public transit system; reliance on taxis and private vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Small town layout allows some walking but limited sidewalks in areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No Uber or similar services; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Boat and small plane options to other islands; limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Some bike rentals available but limited scooter options.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage with 4G LTE; 5G limited or unavailable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages during storms; generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in hotels or cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many countries; no special digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
85%
Weight: 30
No income tax, capital gains tax, or corporate tax for residents.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
80%
Weight: 15
Generally free and open society with protections for speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking requires documentation and can be slow; non-residents face hurdles.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration possible but process can be bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No regular nomad events or meetups known.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for digital nomads in Governor's Harbour.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Relatively safe and welcoming for female travelers; standard precautions advised.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Multicultural society with general tolerance; some social disparities exist.