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Gabu, Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
#1915
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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
89%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive, though options are limited and basic in quality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are cheap, but imported goods can be costly and scarce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Local transport is affordable but limited in availability and reliability.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are minimal and inexpensive, mostly local events and markets.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often basic facilities with moderate pricing relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
The West African CFA franc is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
25%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable, with frequent outages and limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces available in Gabu.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
7%
Weight: 30
Limited options for digital nomads to work comfortably in cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Gabu is not a known destination for 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
68%
Weight: 15
Generally good environment with rural surroundings, but some waste management issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be unclean due to limited sanitation services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official; local languages dominate. English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and rural setting.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
35%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented facilities and services.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and often lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in quality and availability.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, but a pronounced rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters, occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by natural rural landscapes and greenery.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly limited to higher-end accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
35%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons, little temperature variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels typical of small towns; occasional loud local events.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional music and festivals, but limited international cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options, mostly local bars and social gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Good access to natural surroundings, forests, and rural landscapes.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunity to learn Portuguese and local languages informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Limited organized tours; mostly informal local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is simple and affordable but limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios in Gabu.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities beyond basic gyms.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but limited organic or health-focused options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for European and African connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local economy is not geared towards remote work or digital jobs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity or support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are not widespread or highly developed.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Nearest airport is small with limited flights; major international travel requires connections.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport options, mostly informal minibuses or taxis.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town size allows for walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services like Uber or Bolt available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity buses and informal transport options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but can be spotty and slow in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is very limited and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but processes can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is basic; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with occasional government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Some political instability and occasional unrest in the country.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not considered a nomad-friendly destination due to infrastructure and services.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Relatively safe but petty crime and occasional political unrest are concerns.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be challenging; limited support networks for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but limited exposure to diverse international populations.