Franceville, Gabon 🇬🇦
#615
-1.634397, 13.58948
Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
52%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living, with some expenses being higher due to limited availability of goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
48%
Weight: 80
Accommodation can be pricey relative to local wages, especially in urban areas.
🍎 Food & Groceries
55%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is available but limited; taxis can be costly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
45%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, with higher prices for activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
37%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership fees can be high.
💱 Currency Stability
50%
Weight: 30
Currency is relatively stable, but fluctuations can occur.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
42%
Weight: 100
Internet speed is generally slow and unreliable in many areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
25%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces available, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes offer WiFi; quality and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
28%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads; limited community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
55%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can vary; local culture values leisure time.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, but urban areas can be polluted.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies widely; urban areas can be littered.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
French is the primary language; English speakers are limited.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate, with some pollution in urban areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Healthcare quality is acceptable but varies by facility.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are reasonable compared to many Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available, but advanced care may require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some rainy seasons.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding and other natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but limited compared to larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in urban areas but not universally available.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; predominantly warm and humid.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited exposure to international influences.
🌃 Nightlife
35%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; few bars and clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Beautiful natural landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language learning opportunities; immersion possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but options are limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; limited shopping and activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is diverse, but international options are limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities; options are sparse.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but not widely accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for European and African remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Few remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Underdeveloped freelance ecosystem; limited resources.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces, where available, are of low quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem; few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic local payment services available, but not widely adopted.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; connectivity is an issue.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Public transit is limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but urban planning is inconsistent.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options available.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but not well supported.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Intercity travel options are limited and can be unreliable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very few options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
45%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is inconsistent, especially in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work, but speeds can be slow.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Power outages can occur; reliability is an issue.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be bureaucratic and slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate, but compliance can be complex.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech is limited; censorship exists.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Political stability is moderate; occasional unrest can occur.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are complex and slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
20%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Not particularly friendly towards nomads; limited resources.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; some areas are safer than others.
♀️ Female Friendly
45%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women, but cultural norms can be restrictive.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some issues may arise.