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Ali Sabieh, Djibouti 🇩🇯
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to global standards, but higher than some rural areas due to limited local supply.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Limited housing options with moderate prices; basic apartments are available but not abundant.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce, but imported goods can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
75%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal but affordable; taxis are available at reasonable rates.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
35%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, membership tends to be pricey relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
50%
Weight: 30
Djiboutian franc is relatively stable due to peg to USD, but regional economic factors cause some fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are slow and inconsistent, especially outside main urban centers.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads must rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
18%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads; very few visitors in this category.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with reasonable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Quiet town with slow pace of life, conducive to work-life balance but limited social activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
67%
Weight: 15
Arid environment with low pollution but limited greenery.
🧼 Cleanliness
54%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure; some areas suffer from litter and dust.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
French and Arabic are official languages; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity and sparse population.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare facilities with basic services; serious cases require travel to Djibouti City.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
84%
Weight: 80
Hot and dry climate with abundant sunshine; can be very hot in summer months.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
78%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces due to desert environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in some accommodations but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Afar and Somali influences; limited exposure for tourists.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes and nearby mountains offer some outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours available but not widely developed.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; limited equipment and services.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited variety of health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 timezone is convenient for Europe, Middle East, and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote work depends on external clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Basic mobile money services exist but limited card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, about 100 km away.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town size allows walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure and challenging terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services connect to Djibouti City and other towns.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in town but patchy in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
55%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet speed limits performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; process is straightforward.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; limited digital nomad-specific tax policies.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
35%
Weight: 15
Restricted political environment with limited press freedom.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but regional tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local presence; limited services for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but involves complex procedures and paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not considered a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but caution advised due to limited law enforcement resources.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; female travelers should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; diverse ethnic groups coexist but some social tensions exist.