Bissau, Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
#982
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Nomad Score:
41%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality can vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
84%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive but limited in coverage.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are generally low but options are sparse.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
43%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships are moderately priced but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
31%
Weight: 30
The West African CFA franc is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Virtually no dedicated coworking spaces in Bissau.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; not a known destination for remote workers.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life but limited infrastructure can impact productivity.
🌳 Environmental Quality
42%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management are challenges; natural surroundings are better.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is poor with visible litter and limited sanitation services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official; limited English spoken outside tourist or expat circles.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Moderate air pollution due to traffic and open waste burning.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
28%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and often lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round but high humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Few maintained parks or green public spaces within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
32%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in public and residential buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation; mainly wet and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with Portuguese and African influences.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Access to coastal areas and natural reserves nearby but limited urban outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunities mainly informal or through community.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and nature tours available but infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but international dining options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios known in the city.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
GMT time zone is convenient for European and African remote workers.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most work is informal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
18%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and platforms are underdeveloped locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with few incubators or accelerators.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money is growing but banking services are limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Bissau Osvaldo Vieira Airport has limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transport is informal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is poor and sidewalks are limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No established ride-sharing apps operating in Bissau.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not common as a transport mode.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; road conditions can be poor.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but can be spotty.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPN services work but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and generally unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but process can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is basic but lacks incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but occasional government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
35%
Weight: 20
History of political unrest; currently stable but fragile.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking bureaucracy is high; non-residents face challenges.
📄 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 program exists.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not recognized as a digital nomad destination; limited support.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns; petty crime is common, avoid certain areas at night.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety issues can pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse ethnic groups.