Mindelo, Cape Verde 🇨🇻
#1124
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Nomad Score:
58%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, though prices are higher than mainland Africa due to import costs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but can be higher in popular areas; limited high-end options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
73%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive; island size keeps travel costs low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Affordable local entertainment options, though limited variety.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; prices are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
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 improving but still slower and less reliable than in major global cities.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
34%
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
48%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; work-friendly environments are rare.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
29%
Weight: 100
Still emerging as a digital nomad destination with low current popularity.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle promotes good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean air and ocean environment; low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
67%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but some areas have waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole are dominant; English is limited outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to ocean breezes and low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
43%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited specialized services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities; serious cases require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
92%
Weight: 80
Warm, sunny, and dry climate year-round with mild trade winds.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional droughts.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Limited green urban spaces but natural landscapes nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread but available in some accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
32%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal changes; consistent warm climate.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
81%
Weight: 20
Rich Creole culture with music, dance, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
47%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and live music venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
88%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, beaches, and water sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Portuguese and Creole but limited formal classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
74%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural and nature tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
38%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Good local seafood and Creole cuisine; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and produce available; processed food less common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73%
Weight: 20
GMT-1 time zone is convenient for Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events for digital nomads or entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
28%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
29%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
31%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
27%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
54%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments exist but not widespread; cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Limited awareness and adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
62%
Weight: 30
International airport with connections mainly to Europe and Africa.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit; mostly minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
67%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure varies.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but limited dedicated infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Ferries and flights connect islands; options limited but functional.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
43%
Weight: 10
Some rental options available but not widespread.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good coverage in urban areas; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
48%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
78%
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
79%
Weight: 15
Generally free environment with some media limitations.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic governance with low conflict risk.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
52%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local documentation; not very easy for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic and can be slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination but lacks many nomad-specific amenities.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence or forums dedicated to Mindelo digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Relatively safe for women but cultural norms are conservative.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse cultural influences.