Bolama, Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
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Nomad Score:
39%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living due to the small size and limited development of Bolama, making daily expenses quite affordable.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive but options are very limited, mostly basic housing without modern amenities.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce, but imported goods are scarce and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Minimal transportation costs as the island is small and walkable; no formal public transport system.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options available; mostly informal social gatherings and natural attractions.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
5%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms or fitness centers in Bolama.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
The West African CFA franc is relatively stable but Guinea-Bissau’s economy is fragile, leading to occasional volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
23%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with limited infrastructure; mostly 3G mobile data with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces or dedicated work hubs exist in Bolama.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and those that exist rarely offer WiFi.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Bolama is virtually unknown among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
65%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards available but with limited data packages and coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle supports a good work-life balance but limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Natural environment is relatively pristine with coastal and island ecosystems.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure is lacking; some litter and waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official language; limited English spoken, posing challenges for many foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families but limited schools and healthcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
12%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are very basic with limited services and equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
90%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is poor.
🏥 Healthcare
15%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare; serious conditions require travel to mainland or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season from June to October.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes or hurricanes; some risk of flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
77%
Weight: 10
Island environment with natural green areas and coastal vegetation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation aside from wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and lack of traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture influenced by Portuguese colonial history and indigenous traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal nightlife options; mostly informal gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
83%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for beach activities, fishing, and exploring natural island landscapes.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural and nature tours available but very informal and limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
45%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; few restaurants and limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
0%
Weight: 15
No formal fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and produce available but limited variety of health-focused options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Virtually no professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
2%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on external online opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
1%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem present.
💳 Local Payment Services
20%
Weight: 10
Limited banking infrastructure; cash is dominant; mobile payments rare.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
15%
Weight: 30
Bolama has a small airstrip with limited flights; major travel requires ferry or travel to Bissau.
🚇 Public Transit
0%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking feasible for most destinations.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps or services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but infrastructure is minimal and roads are basic.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited to boat or ferry services; no extensive intercity transport.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Few informal bike rentals; no scooter rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
30%
Weight: 20
Basic 2G/3G coverage with frequent outages; no 4G or 5G.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be used but connection instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Almost no public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but bureaucratic and slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and opaque tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but political instability can affect expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
30%
Weight: 20
Guinea-Bissau has a history of political instability and coups.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to bureaucracy and limited banking services.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and complicated.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Very limited infrastructure and community support for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
3%
Weight: 20
Almost no online presence or resources for digital nomads in Bolama.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and political unrest can pose risks.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Traditional society with some gender inequality; caution advised for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but limited exposure to foreigners.