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Kosrae, Micronesia 🇫🇲
#1773
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living due to remote island location; imported goods increase prices but local produce is affordable.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited accommodation options, mostly basic and modest; prices are moderate but can be higher due to scarcity.
🍎 Food & Groceries
58%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable but imported groceries are expensive; limited variety available.
🚌 Transportation Cost
42%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on boats and infrequent flights increases transportation costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
37%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment options; mostly nature-based activities which are low cost but limited in variety.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms; fitness options are mostly outdoor or home-based.
💱 Currency Stability
75%
Weight: 30
Uses US dollar, providing strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
34%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable due to limited infrastructure and satellite dependency.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available on the island.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
12%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes; WiFi availability is rare and often unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads or offering work-friendly environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely low popularity among digital nomads due to infrastructure limitations.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards available but limited data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Peaceful environment and slow pace promote good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean air and water.
🧼 Cleanliness
72%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, though limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but some local language barriers may exist.
💨 Air Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe and peaceful environment suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities available; serious cases require evacuation.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare services; no specialized care on the island.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional heavy rains.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Vulnerable to typhoons and tropical storms, moderate risk.
🏞️ Green Spaces
93%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and untouched forests.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently tropical climate.
🔊 Noise Pollution
90%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; quiet and tranquil surroundings.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich Micronesian culture with traditional customs and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife; very quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
96%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, snorkeling, and exploring nature.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language learning resources; immersion possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available focusing on nature and culture.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Simple local cuisine with few dining establishments.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios on the island.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal fitness facilities; mostly outdoor activities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh local produce available but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
UTC+11 time zone suitable for Asia-Pacific but less ideal for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
3%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem present.
💳 Local Payment Services
25%
Weight: 10
Limited local payment infrastructure; reliance on cash and USD.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited flights; connections mainly via Guam or Pohnpei.
🚇 Public Transit
0%
Weight: 20
No public transit system available.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small island size allows walking in some areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited bike lanes and infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
No intercity travel; island is small and isolated.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Limited scooter and bike rentals available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage on the island; spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet speed and stability limit effectiveness.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Power supply is generally stable but occasional outages occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi availability.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival and easy entry for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No local income tax; US tax obligations may apply.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free society with respect for speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking options limited; may require travel to larger islands.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Complex and bureaucratic process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not particularly friendly or supportive of digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Very safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women but limited support networks.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Culturally diverse and tolerant society.