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Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 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
89%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive but options are limited and basic in Cacheu.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce, though imported goods are scarce and costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Local transport is very cheap, mostly informal minibuses and motorcycle taxis.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are low but choices are few.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, mostly basic facilities with moderate pricing.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
The West African CFA franc is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
28%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable, with frequent outages and limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces exist in Cacheu.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi, and connectivity is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
8%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Cacheu is virtually unknown among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Natural environment is relatively unspoiled with low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Public areas often lack sanitation services and can be dirty.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official language; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities for families and children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited services and equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
25%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and not reliable for emergencies.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
83%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, though rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes or hurricanes; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
72%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by natural greenery and riverine landscapes.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in most accommodations and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; typical of small towns with informal markets.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Portuguese and African influences.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options, mostly informal gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
80%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for nature exploration and river activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours available but infrastructure is minimal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is simple and affordable but lacks variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers in Cacheu.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Very few fitness facilities, mostly informal.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are available but processed healthy foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for European and African digital nomads.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local job market is limited; most remote jobs come from outside.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are not widespread or reliable.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Nearest international airport is in Bissau, about 120 km away with limited flights.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit; informal minibuses and taxis dominate.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps operate in Cacheu.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads are not well maintained.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport, mostly by road with poor infrastructure.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but signal strength and data speeds are inconsistent.
🔒 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.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is almost nonexistent.
⚖️ 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; no special incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but some political sensitivities exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest but generally stable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking bureaucracy is high and documentation requirements are strict.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and paperwork-intensive.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program exists.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Cacheu is not currently a recognized nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No digital 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 but petty crime exists; caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms may pose challenges for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some xenophobia reported.