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New Amsterdam, Guyana 🇬🇾
#664 ,

Nomad Score: 51%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
71% Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to many global cities, with low costs for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68% Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable but limited options for modern apartments; more affordable than capital city Georgetown.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75% Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80% Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive; limited but affordable options.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment venues; costs are generally low.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52% Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
63% Weight: 30
Guyanese dollar is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
47% Weight: 100
Internet speeds are improving but still inconsistent and slower compared to global standards.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21% Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; digital nomads often work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
35% Weight: 30
Few cafes offer reliable WiFi; connectivity can be spotty.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
28% Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
19% Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
82% Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with affordable plans.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70% Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with slow pace; good for balancing work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65% Weight: 15
Natural surroundings are good but urban areas can have pollution issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
43% Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate; some areas suffer from litter and waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
87% Weight: 30
English is the official language, making communication easy for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
60% Weight: 15
Generally acceptable air quality but can be affected by local burning and traffic.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
55% Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families exist but limited international schools.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
40% Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78% Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
42% Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped compared to developed countries.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
89% Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some rainy season but generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
55% Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding during rainy season; low risk of earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
67% Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas available but urban greenery is limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50% Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many places rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20% Weight: 10
Tropical climate means little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40% Weight: 10
Some noise from traffic and local activities; quieter in residential areas.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
74% Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with diverse influences; friendly local population.
🌃 Nightlife
30% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78% Weight: 15
Access to natural attractions like rivers and forests; good for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35% Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; English is dominant, reducing need for language learning.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62% Weight: 10
Some local tours available focusing on culture and nature.
🎳 Indoors Fun
38% Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
65% Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful and affordable; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20% Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35% Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60% Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; processed healthy options are limited.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73% Weight: 20
Located in GMT-4, convenient for North and South American time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25% Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or digital nomad meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30% Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most digital nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
28% Weight: 20
Freelance community is minimal and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15% Weight: 30
Very few coworking spaces; those available have basic amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
20% Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with limited support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
50% Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; digital payment adoption is growing but limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30% Weight: 15
Low but growing interest in crypto; limited local infrastructure.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
45% Weight: 30
Cheddi Jagan International Airport offers regional flights; limited direct international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
38% Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mainly minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
55% Weight: 20
City center is moderately walkable; infrastructure varies.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20% Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
30% Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40% Weight: 15
Bus services connect to other towns; limited frequency and comfort.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15% Weight: 10
Very limited or no formal scooter/bike rental services.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60% Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is generally good in urban areas but patchy in rural zones.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70% Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably; no major restrictions reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50% Weight: 15
Power outages occur occasionally; infrastructure improving.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30% Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
65% Weight: 40
Tourist visa process is straightforward for many nationalities; no special digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55% Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no specific incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78% Weight: 15
Generally respected with some limitations in media.
🏛️ Political Stability
60% Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40% Weight: 15
Banking procedures can be bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45% Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves paperwork and delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
25% Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10% Weight: 25
Very few or no organized digital nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20% Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to digital nomads in the city.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
55% Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is less common.
♀️ Female Friendly
50% Weight: 50
Generally safe for women but cultural norms require caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70% Weight: 50
Diverse population with relatively good racial tolerance.

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