Djibouti City, Djibouti 🇩🇯
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Nomad Score:
45%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to Western cities, but higher than many African cities due to import reliance.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited options; rental prices can be high relative to local income levels, especially for secure housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
58%
Weight: 40
Basic groceries are affordable but imported goods and dining out can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap but limited; taxis are affordable but not always reliable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
43%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs vary but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
37%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships tend to be pricey relative to local standards.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
Djiboutian franc is pegged to the US dollar, providing relative currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
45%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are moderate and can be inconsistent.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; digital nomads often work from cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer reliable WiFi; options are limited and connectivity can be unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Not many cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Djibouti City is not a well-known destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with good mobile data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited amenities can affect work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Hot and arid climate with some pollution concerns near urban areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
42%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate; some areas suffer from waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
French and Arabic are official languages; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
48%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to dust and urban pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
37%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped; serious cases require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
84%
Weight: 80
Hot and dry climate with abundant sunshine year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional droughts but no major seismic or hurricane threats.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels, especially in busy urban areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with influences from Africa and the Arab world.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly low-key bars and restaurants.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Proximity to unique landscapes like Lake Assal and coastal areas but limited urban outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunities mostly informal.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
58%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and nature tours available but limited infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
32%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but dining options are limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very few if any dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh produce is seasonal and limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
67%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 timezone is convenient for Europe, Middle East, and East Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market is limited; remote work depends on global connections.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
18%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are scarce and basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with limited support.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are not widespread.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited adoption and infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport connects to regional hubs but limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and informal.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is limited and hot climate discourages walking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and hot climate reduce cycling appeal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport options; mostly buses and shared taxis.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in urban areas; 4G available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional restrictions may apply.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Power supply is generally stable but occasional outages occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; process is straightforward.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; government controls media and dissent.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable compared to regional neighbors but some political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking bureaucracy is significant; foreigners face challenges.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic and slow but improving.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads in Djibouti City.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe in urban areas; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Conservative society; women travelers should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Ethnic diversity exists; generally tolerant but some social tensions.