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Calibishie, Dominica 🇩🇲
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Nomad Score:
53%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Dominica is generally affordable compared to Western countries, though imported goods can raise costs slightly.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Limited options in Calibishie; modest rental prices but fewer choices than urban centers.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable; imported groceries are pricier but manageable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
62%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; reliance on taxis or rental vehicles increases costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment venues; mostly nature-based activities which are low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
34%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available locally; memberships tend to be expensive relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is pegged to USD, providing good stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
41%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are often slow and inconsistent in rural areas like Calibishie.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces in Calibishie; nomads rely on cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes with WiFi; connectivity can be unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Limited options; cafes are more social than work-focused.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Calibishie is not a known hotspot for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with reasonable prices.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
87%
Weight: 30
Peaceful environment with strong nature connection supports good balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with lush forests and clean beaches.
🧼 Cleanliness
73%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but infrastructure is basic; some waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
80%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, easing communication for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Good for families seeking nature and quiet; limited schools and facilities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require travel to larger islands or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and specialists; suitable for minor issues only.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
32%
Weight: 10
Located in hurricane zone; risk of tropical storms especially June-November.
🏞️ Green Spaces
98%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural parks, forests, and coastline offering excellent green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Limited AC availability in local accommodations; fans more common.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; peaceful environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
74%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Creole influences and community traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
21%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent for hiking, beaches, waterfalls, and eco-tourism.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; English is dominant.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Good availability of eco-tours, cultural experiences, and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; focus is on outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Local Creole cuisine is flavorful but limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Few or no dedicated yoga studios in Calibishie.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms or fitness centers; outdoor exercise preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
76%
Weight: 20
Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) is convenient for North and South American time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional or digital nomad networking locally.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; nomads rely on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem in Calibishie.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
38%
Weight: 30
Nearest airport is Douglas-Charles Airport (~1 hour away); limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; informal minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Small village size allows walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No Uber or similar services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited bike lanes and hilly terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; car rentals preferred for intercity travel.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Some local scooter and bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent but patchy in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs work reliably; no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages, especially during storms; generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax; favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
85%
Weight: 15
Democratic country with good freedom of speech protections.
🏛️ Political Stability
78%
Weight: 20
Stable government with low political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking can be bureaucratic and requires local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate process; not fully digitized but manageable.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known regular nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums focused on Calibishie.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe for women travelers; respectful local culture.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Diverse and tolerant society.