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Yap, Micronesia 🇫🇲
#1772
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Nomad Score:
45%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable due to local economy and limited imports, but some goods can be pricey due to remoteness.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Basic local housing is affordable, but limited options and lack of modern amenities can affect value.
🍎 Food & Groceries
54%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported goods and variety are limited and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport but low costs for local travel; island is small so transportation needs are minimal.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; mostly natural and cultural experiences with minimal costs.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
10%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms available; fitness activities are mostly outdoors or self-directed.
💱 Currency Stability
75%
Weight: 30
Uses US dollar, providing strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
24%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; satellite connections common with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available on the island.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is often weak or unavailable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
2%
Weight: 100
Extremely low popularity among digital nomads due to infrastructure limitations.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards available but data plans are limited and expensive.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
87%
Weight: 30
Peaceful environment with strong community ties supports excellent work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
93%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean air and water.
🧼 Cleanliness
78%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, though limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken but some local languages may pose minor barriers.
💨 Air Quality
96%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Safe and peaceful environment suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
21%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious medical needs require travel off-island.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and specialists; emergency care is minimal.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional heavy rains.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of typhoons and tropical storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
98%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and unspoiled landscapes.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate remains fairly constant.
🔊 Noise Pollution
90%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and natural surroundings.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture with unique traditions and community events.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife; quiet evenings are the norm.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for outdoor activities like diving, fishing, and hiking.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language classes; immersion possible with local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
72%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and natural excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Simple local cuisine with limited variety and few restaurants.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
No formal fitness centers; outdoor activities are primary option.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh local produce available but limited variety of health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+10, which can be challenging for communication with Europe and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global online opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
3%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking facilities exist.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
25%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited flights; connections require multiple stops.
🚇 Public Transit
0%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking feasible in many areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
0%
Weight: 15
No intercity travel options as Yap is a single island.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Some bike rentals available but limited scooter options.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage exists but can be spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
35%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages due to infrastructure limitations.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa policies are straightforward for many nationalities, with visa on arrival options.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No local income tax but US federal taxes may apply for some.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment with some cultural sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
80%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking options limited; process can be bureaucratic and slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not particularly friendly to digital nomads due to infrastructure and services.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment for visitors.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women but conservative cultural norms apply.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with strong community values.