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About Bolama

Bolama, Guinea-Bissau ๐ŸŒด is a quiet, historic island town with a laid-back pace and beautiful coastal scenery. Itโ€™s best for digital nomads seeking low-cost, off-the-grid living and cultural charm, not modern coworking or fast connectivity. Expect limited infrastructure, so it suits remote workers who value simplicity, nature, and a slower rhythm. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’ป

Through the year

Best in January (68) ยท now 54
0ยฐ 10ยฐ 20ยฐ 30ยฐ 40ยฐ Jan: 0 mm Feb: 0 mm Mar: 0 mm Apr: 0 mm May: 14 mm Jun: 89 mm Jul: 408 mm Aug: 464 mm Sep: 330 mm Oct: 163 mm Nov: 12 mm Dec: 3 mm Jan: 33ยฐC / 23ยฐC Feb: 33ยฐC / 23ยฐC Mar: 32ยฐC / 24ยฐC Apr: 31ยฐC / 25ยฐC May: 31ยฐC / 26ยฐC Jun: 30ยฐC / 26ยฐC Jul: 28ยฐC / 25ยฐC Aug: 28ยฐC / 25ยฐC Sep: 28ยฐC / 25ยฐC Oct: 30ยฐC / 25ยฐC Nov: 32ยฐC / 25ยฐC Dec: 32ยฐC / 23ยฐC Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, ยฐC Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.1
Internet Speed 1.3
Safety 3.4
Accommodation Cost 8.8
Weather 3.8
Female Friendly 3.8
Racial Tolerance 5.2
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Bolama
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $149.72 per month
Coworking Space $114.49 per month
Coffee $1.14 per cup
Beer $1.32 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.64 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $26.42 per month
Mobile Plan $11.45 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $79.26 per month

Other cities in Guinea-Bissau

Other cities in Guinea-Bissau
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bubaque $1,371 3.9 Compare
2 Cacheu $1,460 3.6 Compare
3 Bissau $2,721 3.5 Compare
4 Gabu $1,501 3.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cacheu GW Guinea-Bissau $1,460 3.6 Compare
2 Ziguinchor SN Senegal $1,841 4.9 Compare
3 Bubaque GW Guinea-Bissau $1,371 3.9 Compare
4 Bissau GW Guinea-Bissau $2,721 3.5 Compare

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