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Bolama, Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
#1913
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Nomad Score:
41%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive but options are limited and basic in quality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce; imported goods are scarce and costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Minimal transportation costs due to small size of the island and limited transport options.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
Few if any formal gyms available; fitness options are mostly informal or outdoors.
💱 Currency Stability
53%
Weight: 30
The West African CFA franc is relatively stable but Guinea-Bissau's economy is fragile.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
34%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; limited infrastructure on the island.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces available in Bolama.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
12%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes exist, and WiFi is rare and unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
8%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Bolama is virtually unknown among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
65%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards are available and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
67%
Weight: 30
Quiet island life offers good balance but limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Natural environment is relatively pristine with low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
45%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure; cleanliness varies and can be poor in some areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official language; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
81%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and coastal location.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities for families and children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are very basic and limited in Bolama.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is inexpensive but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare services are minimal and not suitable for serious conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters but some vulnerability to tropical storms and flooding.
🏞️ Green Spaces
84%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and coastal areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
63%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Portuguese and African influences but limited cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Almost no nightlife options available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for nature exploration and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
25%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available but infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
13%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Simple local cuisine; few restaurants and limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal fitness facilities; mostly informal outdoor exercise.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed health foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
GMT time zone is convenient for European and African digital nomads.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is negligible.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
3%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces exist.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Basic mobile money services exist but limited card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
15%
Weight: 30
Bolama has a small airstrip with limited flights; major airports are far away.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Small town is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but roads are unpaved and safety is a concern.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; mostly by boat or infrequent flights.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Basic 2G/3G coverage with frequent outages.
🔒 VPN Reliability
35%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and limited grid infrastructure.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is almost nonexistent.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for some nationalities; process can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is basic but not particularly favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but political instability can affect this.
🏛️ Political Stability
35%
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 infrastructure.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program exists.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall, Bolama is not friendly or prepared for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Relatively safe due to small size but general country safety concerns remain.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and infrastructure may pose challenges for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to diverse foreigners.