Gabu, Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
#1915
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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 quality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are affordable, though imported goods can be costly and scarce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public and informal transport options are very cheap, though infrastructure is limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable, mostly local cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
The West African CFA franc is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
35%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces available in Gabu.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very limited options for digital nomads seeking work-friendly cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Almost no digital nomad presence or community in Gabu.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Generally good natural environment with low pollution but limited waste management.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Public areas often lack cleanliness and waste disposal systems.
🗨️ Language Barrier
38%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official; local languages dominate; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
25%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and often under-resourced.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
28%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
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
55%
Weight: 10
Some natural green areas but few maintained parks or recreational green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and expensive to install or maintain.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional music and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly local bars with minimal entertainment.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
72%
Weight: 15
Access to natural landscapes and rural areas for exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; immersion possible in Portuguese and local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; local cultural experiences available but informal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Scarce indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness facilities; mostly informal or basic gyms.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited organic or health-focused options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is favorable for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to evaluate.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity or support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is weak.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Gabu has a small airport with limited flights; major international travel requires connection via Bissau.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal transport.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town layout allows walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads are in poor condition and safety is a concern.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport options; mostly informal minibuses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G/4G coverage exists but signal can be patchy.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability affects performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; process can be slow and bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is basic; no special incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but occasional government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Political situation is fragile with occasional unrest.
🏦 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
Overall infrastructure and community support for nomads is minimal.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or forums related to Gabu for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and occasional political unrest require caution.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety concerns may pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but limited exposure to foreigners.