Pohnpei, Micronesia 🇫🇲
#1700
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Nomad Score:
47%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living; imported goods increase prices but local produce is affordable.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited options; basic housing is affordable but modern apartments are scarce and pricier.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable; imported groceries are expensive due to shipping costs.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Low cost for local transport; limited public transit but short distances reduce expenses.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
43%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment venues; costs are low but options are limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
31%
Weight: 10
Very limited gym facilities; memberships are rare and expensive relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
Uses US dollar, providing stable and reliable currency.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but slow and unreliable compared to global standards.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads rely on cafes or private accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
18%
Weight: 30
Limited options with suitable work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; largely unknown as a nomad destination.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards easily available and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with strong community ties and natural surroundings.
🌳 Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean air and water.
🧼 Cleanliness
73%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but infrastructure limitations affect sanitation in some areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken but some local languages and dialects may pose challenges.
💨 Air Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with outdoor activities suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; lacks advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional heavy rains.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of typhoons and flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
98%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and lush tropical vegetation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in many accommodations; often necessary due to humidity.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently tropical climate.
🔊 Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; peaceful surroundings.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
76%
Weight: 20
Rich Micronesian culture with traditional customs and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, diving, and exploring natural beauty.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language classes; immersion possible but resources scarce.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and nature tours available but not widely commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
23%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; mostly community events.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is fresh and unique but limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios; informal practice possible.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness centers; outdoor activities preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood abundant; healthy eating is accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
42%
Weight: 20
UTC+11; challenging for communication with Europe and Americas, better for Asia-Pacific.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking; small expat community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; mostly reliant on remote work from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or platforms locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
8%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift work setups common.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
One international airport with limited flights; connections mainly via Guam or Palau.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town areas are walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited bike lanes and infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited inter-island transport; mostly by boat or small planes.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent on main island but patchy in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet speed limits performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages; infrastructure improving but still unstable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No income tax; favorable for remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free with some cultural sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low crime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking services limited; documentation requirements can be strict.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not well set up for digital nomads; infrastructure and community lacking.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or forums for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates; generally safe for travelers.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but conservative cultural norms may require caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and welcoming to foreigners.