Mindelo, Cape Verde 🇨🇻
#1124
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western standards, with low prices for local goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Moderate prices for apartments; limited high-end options but affordable basic housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
81%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive; limited options but affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Affordable local entertainment, though fewer options compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
54%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are limited; prices are moderate but less competitive.
💱 Currency Stability
62%
Weight: 30
Cape Verdean Escudo is relatively stable but tied to the Euro, with occasional fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
57%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are moderate; occasional outages reported.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; work-friendly spots are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
28%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot yet; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
83%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with emphasis on leisure and community.
🌳 Environmental Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Clean coastal environment with good air and water quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
68%
Weight: 10
Generally clean streets but some areas need improvement.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official; limited English spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Some family amenities but limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
47%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited specialized services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
72%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
91%
Weight: 80
Warm, sunny climate year-round with minimal rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
87%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional droughts possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Limited urban parks but natural coastal areas nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
43%
Weight: 15
Not widespread; many buildings lack AC due to mild coastal breezes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal changes; climate is consistently warm.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than major cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
80%
Weight: 20
Rich Creole culture with music, dance, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; some bars and live music venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
84%
Weight: 15
Beautiful beaches, hiking, and marine activities available.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
73%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural and nature tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
38%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
71%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with fresh seafood; limited international variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
67%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood abundant; processed food less common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
79%
Weight: 20
GMT-1 timezone convenient for Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
22%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; mostly informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
28%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
51%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
64%
Weight: 30
International airport with connections mainly to Europe and Africa.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; mostly minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable; outskirts less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
15%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
42%
Weight: 15
Ferries and limited flights connect islands; options are sparse.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
37%
Weight: 10
Few rental services; mostly informal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good coverage in urban areas; rural spots less reliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages reported; improving infrastructure.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
48%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
74%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free with some minor limitations.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Process can be slow and complex for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
18%
Weight: 25
Very few or no dedicated nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
72%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate gender equality; some cultural conservatism.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse population.