Dschang, Cameroon 🇨🇲
#424
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Nomad Score:
49%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Dschang is quite affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with basic apartments and rooms available at affordable rates.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at very low prices; imported goods are more expensive but still affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and motorcycle taxis are cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited options but affordable local entertainment and social venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are low but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
The Central African CFA franc is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
43%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces in Dschang.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
35%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Minimal options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with less stress compared to big cities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Good air quality and natural surroundings, less pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate cleanliness; some areas have waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
French is the main language; English is less common, which may pose challenges.
💨 Air Quality
80%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to rural setting.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
38%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped compared to urban centers.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with a mild rainy season; generally warm and pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
87%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and proximity to forests and hills.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in most accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons but little temperature variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional festivals and community events.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small local bars and gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to nature, hiking, and rural landscapes.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn French and local languages but limited formal classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Opportunities for cultural tours and village visits but not widely commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues or activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Good local cuisine with fresh ingredients; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
75%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 timezone is convenient for European and African connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance ecosystem is underdeveloped.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity in the city.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but limited card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
25%
Weight: 15
Low awareness and adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is several hours away; limited direct connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and motorcycle taxis are common but no formal system.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Town center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operating locally.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited dedicated infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis connect to other cities but can be slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent but data speeds vary.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional connectivity issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages are common; backup power often needed.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for some nationalities; process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not optimized for freelancers or nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; political expression is somewhat limited.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional regional tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking processes are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and paperwork-heavy.
📄✈️ 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 support for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums for nomads in Dschang.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and occasional unrest reported.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms may pose challenges; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some cultural differences and occasional bias.