Praia, Cape Verde 🇨🇻
#1125
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Nomad Score:
56%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, with moderate prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable but can be higher in central Praia and tourist-favored areas.
🍎 Food & Groceries
72%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at good prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and shared taxis are cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited variety but affordable options for local entertainment and cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, membership prices are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
68%
Weight: 30
Cape Verdean Escudo is relatively stable but tied to the Euro, minor fluctuations possible.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
53%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds can be inconsistent and slower than global averages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads rely on cafes or home setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread or well-equipped.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
30%
Weight: 100
Still an emerging destination for digital nomads with low community presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good opportunities to enjoy leisure and nature.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally clean environment with coastal air quality, though urban areas have some pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate; some areas are well-maintained, others less so.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official; English is limited outside tourist areas, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
72%
Weight: 15
Good air quality overall due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Warm, sunny, and dry climate year-round with mild breezes from the ocean.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Limited urban parks but access to natural coastal areas and beaches.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Not widespread; many buildings rely on natural ventilation.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; climate is consistently warm and dry.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Creole culture with music, festivals, and unique traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Modest nightlife with bars and occasional live music, but not extensive.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, hiking, and ocean activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; Portuguese and Creole learning mostly informal.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, boat trips, and local excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; mostly small cinemas and local events.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with seafood focus; limited international variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers, mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and produce available; fewer organic or specialty health stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
UTC-1 timezone is convenient for Europe and parts of Africa, less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads or entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent with few local support structures.
🏢 Coworking Quality
28%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; facilities are basic and not specialized.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and banking services exist but are less developed than in larger markets.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
Praia airport connects to Europe and some African cities; limited direct long-haul flights.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Public transport consists mainly of minibuses and shared taxis; coverage is moderate.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Central Praia is walkable but infrastructure can be uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; some locals use bikes but not widespread.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Inter-island travel mainly by ferry and small planes; limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Few rental options for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in urban areas; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages occur; infrastructure improving but not fully stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain; no specific digital nomad visa yet.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free society with respect for speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
78%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires local documentation; process can be slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and time-consuming for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa program as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination but lacks infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence or forums focused on Praia digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Relatively safe city with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women travelers but cultural norms can be conservative.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Multicultural society with good racial tolerance and diversity.