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💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
31%
Weight: 150
Port-Gentil is relatively expensive compared to other African cities due to its oil industry presence, leading to higher prices for goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
27%
Weight: 80
Housing is costly and limited, with many expats living in gated communities or serviced apartments at premium prices.
🍎 Food & Groceries
40%
Weight: 40
Imported food items are expensive, but local markets offer affordable fresh produce; overall moderate to high costs.
🚌 Transportation Cost
55%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; taxis are common but can be pricey for longer distances; fuel is moderately priced.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
38%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and tend to be expensive, mostly catering to expats and oil workers.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
42%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are few and membership fees are relatively high compared to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
63%
Weight: 30
The Central African CFA franc is relatively stable, pegged to the Euro, providing moderate currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
45%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, with frequent outages and limited fiber infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Very limited to no dedicated coworking spaces; most remote workers rely on cafes or private accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
23%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and the connection quality is generally poor and inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Limited options for cafes catering to digital nomads; not a well-established nomad destination.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Port-Gentil is not popular among digital nomads due to infrastructure and lifestyle limitations.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID; affordable data plans available.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is moderate; the city is quiet with limited distractions but also limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution from oil activities affects air and water quality; some natural areas remain clean.
🧼 Cleanliness
32%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered and poorly maintained; sanitation services are inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
48%
Weight: 30
French is the official language; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges for non-French speakers.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a concern due to oil industry emissions and limited environmental regulations.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
35%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and schools; not ideal for families long-term.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; serious medical cases require evacuation to Libreville or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
55%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are moderate but quality is low; private clinics are expensive.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure and specialists; emergency services are not well developed.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense but overall pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional heavy rains and flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Few public parks or green spaces within the city; natural surroundings are mostly industrial or coastal.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and expat housing but less so in local residences.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons but little temperature change.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise from traffic and industrial activity; quieter residential areas exist.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Rich Gabonese culture with French colonial influences; limited cultural events in Port-Gentil itself.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is limited, mostly bars and clubs catering to expats and oil workers.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Proximity to Atlantic coast and mangroves offers some outdoor activities but limited infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
French language schools exist but limited options for other languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; local experiences mostly revolve around fishing, coastal activities, and cultural visits.
🎳 Indoors Fun
28%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
42%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but dining options are limited; few international restaurants.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios; wellness activities are minimal.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Few gyms and fitness centers, mostly catering to expats.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
38%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 time zone is favorable for European and African remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events; mostly oil industry focused.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most work is tied to oil and local businesses.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is virtually non-existent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
12%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is underdeveloped with limited support or funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are less widespread; card payments accepted in some places.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Port-Gentil airport connects mainly to Libreville and some regional destinations; limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is minimal; reliance on taxis and private vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable but infrastructure like sidewalks is limited and uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
15%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis dominate transport.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services and flights to Libreville; road travel can be challenging.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas with 3G/4G available but patchy in outskirts.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work but internet instability can affect connection quality.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages are common; many rely on generators.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
45%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for some nationalities; process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech; some government restrictions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable politically but occasional unrest and corruption issues.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require extensive documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall not very 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
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads in Port-Gentil.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is relatively low.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Some cultural challenges for women; expat women generally safe but cautious.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; expats generally accepted but occasional discrimination reported.