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Bolama, Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Bolama is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Housing is inexpensive but options are limited and basic, mostly traditional homes.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices, though imported goods are scarce and costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Transportation is minimal and very cheap, mostly by foot or small boats.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options but very low cost for local cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms available; fitness mostly outdoors or informal.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
The West African CFA franc is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
27%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with limited coverage, mostly 3G mobile networks.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No coworking spaces exist in Bolama.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
12%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is rare and unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Bolama is virtually unknown among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain but data packages are limited.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with minimal stress but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean natural environment with low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
54%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure; some litter and waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official; English is rare, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity and coastal location.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited amenities and healthcare for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are very basic and under-resourced.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is poor.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a distinct wet season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding during rainy season; no major earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and coastal landscapes.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in homes or public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mostly hot and humid year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Portuguese and African influences.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for nature exploration and beach activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours available but infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is fresh and affordable but limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
No formal fitness centers; outdoor exercise is common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and produce available, but limited organic or specialty health foods.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT time zone is convenient for Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local economy is not geared towards remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
Almost no local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
15%
Weight: 30
No airport in Bolama; nearest airport is in Bissau requiring boat or ferry transfer.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
78%
Weight: 20
Small town layout makes walking easy and common.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but infrastructure is minimal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited ferry and boat services; no regular bus or train connections.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no formal rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G coverage with frequent outages.
🔒 VPN Reliability
35%
Weight: 20
VPN works but internet instability affects performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and limited grid infrastructure.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Almost no public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; process is straightforward.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but limited digital nomad-specific policies.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally free but occasional political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Some political instability and occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and complex with limited digital services.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Very low infrastructure and community support for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or resources for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and infrastructure risks exist.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Traditional society with some gender-based challenges.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity.