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Marsh Harbour, Bahamas 🇧🇸
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Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Marsh Harbour is relatively expensive due to its island location and import reliance, making everyday expenses higher than average.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
18%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is costly, with limited options and high demand, especially for short-term rentals favored by tourists and nomads.
🍎 Food & Groceries
25%
Weight: 40
Food prices are elevated because most groceries are imported, though local seafood can be more affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
43%
Weight: 20
Local transportation is limited; taxis are common but expensive, while renting scooters or golf carts is popular but costly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and tend to be pricey due to the tourist-driven economy.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
37%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are few and membership fees are higher than mainland averages.
💱 Currency Stability
84%
Weight: 30
The Bahamian dollar is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, providing strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
52%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but can be inconsistent; speeds are moderate but improving with infrastructure investments.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads rely on cafes or private accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
40%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but signal strength and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
32%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; power outlets and quiet spaces are scarce.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Marsh Harbour is not a well-known digital nomad hub, attracting very few remote workers.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase with reasonable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle supports good work-life balance despite limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Clean air and beautiful natural surroundings with minimal industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
78%
Weight: 10
Generally clean public spaces, though some areas can be affected by tourist season waste.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, making communication easy for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to ocean breezes and low pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families seeking outdoor activities but limited schooling and healthcare options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available but limited; serious cases require evacuation to larger islands or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
35%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are high relative to local income levels and insurance coverage is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
38%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is basic and not ideal for chronic or complex conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Warm tropical climate with abundant sunshine most of the year; occasional humidity and rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
30%
Weight: 10
Located in a hurricane-prone region; risk is significant during hurricane season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
79%
Weight: 10
Plenty of natural green areas and beaches, though urban green spaces are limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in accommodations and businesses but can be costly to run.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution outside tourist hotspots; generally quiet and peaceful.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Bahamian culture with music, festivals, and local traditions, though small town vibe limits diversity.
🌃 Nightlife
35%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly bars and small clubs catering to tourists.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, water sports, and nature excursions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language learning options; English predominates.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours, fishing, boating, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; options are limited outside of tourist season.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Decent variety of local and international cuisine but limited fine dining or diverse options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; mostly small and seasonal.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; outdoor activities are more common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options exist but fresh produce can be expensive and limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
Eastern Time Zone aligns well with North American business hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Limited local freelance ecosystem; digital nomads mostly independent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no dedicated coworking spaces; quality is very low.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity; small local business environment.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available but limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Slow adoption; some interest but infrastructure and regulation are limited.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
42%
Weight: 30
Marsh Harbour has a small airport with limited direct international flights; connections mostly via Nassau.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and private vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Town center is walkable but distances and infrastructure outside are limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operate here; taxis are the primary option.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited bike lanes and infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Boat and small plane connections to other islands; limited and costly.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Scooter and golf cart rentals are common and popular among visitors.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in town and nearby areas; some rural gaps.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Power outages occur occasionally, especially during storms.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly available in hotels and cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa-free entry for many countries; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
85%
Weight: 30
No income tax, capital gains tax, or corporate tax, favorable for remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
88%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment with low crime rates.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking regulations are strict; opening accounts can be bureaucratic and slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate ease; process is straightforward but requires local presence or agent.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa program as of June 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads; more suited for vacationers.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Small online presence in digital nomad forums and social media.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
68%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists and residents; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Relatively safe and welcoming for female travelers; standard precautions advised.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Multicultural society with good racial tolerance.