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Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩
#139
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Nomad Score:
39%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and availability can vary.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
84%
Weight: 20
Public transport and moto-taxis are cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited formal entertainment venues; local events are affordable but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
31%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often with basic facilities and higher prices relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
35%
Weight: 30
Congolese franc experiences volatility and inflation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
27%
Weight: 100
Internet is generally slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; city is not a known nomad hub.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Challenging due to infrastructure and safety concerns, but community-oriented lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Proximity to Lake Kivu is positive, but urban pollution and waste management are issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
City struggles with waste disposal and street cleanliness.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
French is official; limited English spoken, which can be a barrier.
💨 Air Quality
38%
Weight: 15
Air pollution from traffic and cooking fires affects quality.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
30%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and safety concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
25%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; limited access to advanced medical care.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
28%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some rainy seasons.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
32%
Weight: 10
Located near volcanic activity (Mount Nyiragongo) and earthquake zones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Some natural green areas nearby but limited urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in most accommodations and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons but little temperature variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Urban noise from traffic and markets is common.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with diverse ethnic groups and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly local bars and informal gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Access to Lake Kivu, nearby volcanoes, and natural parks offers good outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
French language learning possible; limited formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Opportunities for cultural tours and nature excursions, though infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues or cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but limited variety; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+2 time zone is moderately favorable for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is limited; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem or support structures.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces with professional amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup community with limited resources.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Goma International Airport offers limited regional flights; connections are sparse.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Informal public transport via minibuses and moto-taxis; no formal system.
🚶 Walkability
35%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure and safety concerns limit walking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Road travel is possible but infrastructure is poor and travel times are long.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but can be spotty outside city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can affect reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be bureaucratic and time-consuming for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Complex tax regulations and limited clarity for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
35%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech with government restrictions and censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Region has experienced conflict and instability; security concerns persist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and banking policies.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow processes for business registration.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or specific remote work permits available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall infrastructure and services are not tailored for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
Virtually no nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads in Goma.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Security risks due to regional conflicts and crime; caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Safety and cultural norms can pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.