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Santa Maria, Cape Verde 🇨🇻
#2098
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Nomad Score:
59%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western standards; local goods and services are inexpensive but imported items can be pricier.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Reasonably priced apartments and guesthouses, especially outside peak tourist seasons.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and shared taxis are cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options, but local cultural events are affordable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
67%
Weight: 30
Cape Verdean escudo is relatively stable but tied to the Euro, which helps stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
53%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are moderate and can be inconsistent, especially outside main tourist areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads rely on cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes are welcoming to remote work but not specifically tailored for digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
30%
Weight: 100
Still an emerging destination for digital nomads with low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable local SIM cards.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
84%
Weight: 15
Clean beaches and natural surroundings with low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, though some areas can be less maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
58%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official; English is spoken in tourist areas but limited elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
86%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families but limited child-focused amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; for serious issues, travel to Portugal or other countries recommended.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
47%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and specialists; adequate for minor issues.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
91%
Weight: 80
Warm, sunny, and dry climate year-round with mild breezes.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
88%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional droughts but no major hazards.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Limited urban green spaces but abundant natural coastal areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in most tourist accommodations but less common in local housing.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal changes; mostly consistent warm weather year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet, with occasional noise in tourist areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Creole culture with music, dance, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly bars and small clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, water sports, and hiking.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Portuguese and Creole language classes available but limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
73%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural and nature tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
42%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Fresh seafood and local dishes; limited international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
35%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some classes offered in resorts.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits, seafood, and vegetables widely available.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT-1 timezone is convenient for Europe and parts of the Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events for digital nomads or entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; mostly informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
28%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and mobile payment services available but limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low awareness and adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
International airport with connections mainly to Europe and Africa.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit; shared taxis are common.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact town center is walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Ferries and flights connect islands; limited options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
60%
Weight: 10
Scooter and bike rentals available in tourist areas.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good coverage in urban and tourist areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages but generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some cafes and hotels but limited.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; limited incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free and open society.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Process is improving but still somewhat slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of June 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination but lacks infrastructure tailored for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Cape Verde.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
72%
Weight: 100
Relatively safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Multicultural society with good racial tolerance.