Malabo, Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶
#2083
3.741877, 8.774066
Nomad Score:
38%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
42%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living, but higher than many neighboring countries due to limited supply.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
38%
Weight: 80
Accommodation can be expensive relative to local incomes, with limited options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
51%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
45%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited, and taxis can be costly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, and costs can be high for what is available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
35%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership fees are relatively high.
💱 Currency Stability
50%
Weight: 30
Currency is relatively stable, but subject to fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
32%
Weight: 100
Internet speed is generally slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
20%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces available, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes with WiFi, and those that do often have slow connections.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads, with limited amenities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Malabo is not a popular destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
55%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can be decent, but the work culture is evolving.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, with green spaces available.
🧼 Cleanliness
45%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies, with some areas well-maintained and others less so.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Spanish is the official language, which can be a barrier for non-speakers.
💨 Air Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good, with low industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Healthcare quality is average, with limited facilities available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are relatively affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available, but specialized care is limited.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, including tropical storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but limited compared to larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in urban areas, but not universally available.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; primarily warm and humid year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited cultural activities for expats.
🌃 Nightlife
35%
Weight: 15
Nightlife options are limited, with few bars and clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Beautiful natural surroundings, with opportunities for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning, primarily Spanish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but options are limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options, primarily limited to local venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is diverse, but dining options are limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available, limiting wellness options.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities available, with few options for classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
55%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for working with Europe and Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Few remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Limited freelance ecosystem, with few resources for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Very few coworking spaces, and those that exist are of low quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup scene, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic payment services available, but limited digital options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Airport connectivity is moderate, with limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available, relying on taxis instead.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options, primarily by bus.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very few options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is average, with some areas lacking service.
🔒 VPN Reliability
45%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work, but can be inconsistent.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be bureaucratic and slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate, but compliance can be complex.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
30%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech, with government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Political stability is moderate, with occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration is complex and often slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Malabo is not particularly nomad-friendly.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety levels, but caution is advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Generally safe for women, but cultural norms may vary.
✊ Racial Tolerance
45%
Weight: 50
Racial tolerance is moderate, with some cultural differences.