Yap, Micronesia 🇫🇲
#1772
7.554218, 146.126644
Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
62%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living, but can be high for imported goods.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55%
Weight: 80
Limited options available; prices can be high due to low supply.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported groceries can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
45%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport options; reliance on taxis or private vehicles increases costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Basic entertainment options available, but prices can vary widely.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
38%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership fees can be relatively high.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
The local currency is relatively stable, but fluctuations can occur.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
40%
Weight: 100
Internet speeds are generally slow and unreliable, impacting remote work.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
25%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces; limited options for remote work environments.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
42%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi, but reliability and speed can be inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
30%
Weight: 30
Limited options for cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads; few community events.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Laid-back lifestyle contributes to a good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality with beautiful natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Clean in most areas, but some places may suffer from littering.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
English is not widely spoken, which can create communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
80%
Weight: 15
Good air quality overall, with minimal industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available, but quality can vary.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, but limited advanced services.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities exist, but specialized care may require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
85%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Risk of typhoons and other natural disasters is present.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Several parks and natural areas available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in accommodations but can be costly.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; mostly warm and humid year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited exposure to diverse cultural activities.
🌃 Nightlife
35%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; few bars and entertainment venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Stunning natural landscapes and outdoor activities available.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few opportunities for language learning; local languages are not widely taught.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but options are limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is good, but variety is limited due to isolation.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available; limited wellness options.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities; few options for structured workouts.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Some healthy local food options, but limited variety overall.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
40%
Weight: 20
Time zone may not be favorable for collaboration with many regions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem; few local clients available.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Very few coworking spaces with low quality and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Non-existent startup scene; no support for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services; reliance on cash is common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Limited flight options; connectivity can be challenging.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Very limited public transit options; reliance on private transport.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available; taxis are the main option.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a bike-friendly city.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Few options for intercity travel; mostly reliant on ferries.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very few rental options for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is available but can be spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work, but speeds can be inconsistent.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Power outages can occur, but generally reliable in urban areas.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi options; mostly found in a few cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa process is straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
70%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are relatively low, making it favorable for residents.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech; some restrictions may apply.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment, but occasional tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic and slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration process is cumbersome and not straightforward.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not particularly friendly towards nomads; few amenities.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, with low crime rates in most areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women, but cultural norms may vary.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate levels of racial tolerance; some cultural differences exist.