Marsh Harbour, Bahamas 🇧🇸
#1073
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Marsh Harbour is relatively expensive due to its island location and import reliance, making daily expenses higher than average.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
18%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is costly, especially for long-term rentals, with limited options and high demand in peak seasons.
🍎 Food & Groceries
25%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are expensive due to import costs; local produce is limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
40%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on taxis and rental vehicles increases costs moderately.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and tend to be pricey, especially tourist-oriented activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
35%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available with moderate to high membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar, ensuring strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
53%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but can be inconsistent; speeds are moderate but improving with infrastructure investments.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Very limited to no formal coworking spaces available in Marsh Harbour.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
32%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, but connectivity can be unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited options for cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Marsh Harbour is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle promotes good work-life balance despite limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Clean air and beautiful natural surroundings with marine ecosystems.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, though some areas show wear due to limited municipal resources.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, minimizing language barriers for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to ocean breezes and low pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; for advanced care, travel to larger cities or Nassau is required.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
35%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are relatively expensive and limited in scope locally.
🏥 Healthcare
38%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and specialists; adequate for minor issues but not for serious conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Warm tropical climate with abundant sunshine most of the year; occasional rain and humidity.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
32%
Weight: 10
Hurricane risk is significant during the season (June-November), requiring preparedness.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Natural green areas and beaches are plentiful, though urban green spaces are limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in accommodations and businesses but not universal.
🍂 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, though small community limits diversity.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and occasional live music.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, boating, fishing, and marine activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
25%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; English predominates, limiting need for language learning.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours, especially marine and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local seafood and Bahamian cuisine available; limited variety and higher prices.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available but often expensive and limited in variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80%
Weight: 20
Eastern Time Zone aligns well with North American business hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote opportunities depend on external connections.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity or support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available but limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited local infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Marsh Harbour Airport connects to Nassau and some US cities; limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and private vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Small town center is walkable but many areas require transport.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No Uber or similar services; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited ferry and flight options to other islands; no trains or buses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available but limited in number.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in town; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally reliable with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages occur; infrastructure is vulnerable to storms.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots, mostly in hotels and cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
75%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa is easy to obtain; stays up to 8 months possible with extensions.
📊 Tax Friendliness
85%
Weight: 30
No income tax, capital gains tax, or corporate tax for individuals.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
80%
Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment with some limitations on defamation.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable parliamentary democracy with low political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking requires documentation and can be slow; some restrictions for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate process with some bureaucracy but generally manageable.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No regular digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads; mostly travel forums.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime exists; caution advised at night.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Safe for women travelers with some cultural conservatism.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse population.