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Bairiki, Kiribati 🇰🇮
#1151
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Nomad Score:
35%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
31%
Weight: 150
High cost of imported goods and limited local production make living expenses relatively expensive.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
27%
Weight: 80
Limited housing options with high prices due to scarcity and import costs.
🍎 Food & Groceries
30%
Weight: 40
Most food is imported, leading to high prices and limited variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
55%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport but short distances reduce overall transportation expenses.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
20%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment venues; costs can be high due to limited options.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited gym facilities; memberships are rare and expensive.
💱 Currency Stability
60%
Weight: 30
Uses Australian dollar, which is relatively stable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
23%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with limited bandwidth.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is often slow or unavailable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
2%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but data plans are expensive.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with low pollution but vulnerable to climate change.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
70%
Weight: 30
English widely spoken alongside local languages.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to isolation and low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited facilities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities with limited services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in quality and availability.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require evacuation.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
80%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, but humid.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
30%
Weight: 10
High risk of sea level rise and cyclones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Natural island environment with beaches and vegetation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in most buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
80%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture but limited cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Beautiful natural surroundings with beaches and marine life.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language learning but immersion possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; mostly informal local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
25%
Weight: 25
Limited variety; mostly local and imported staples.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
30%
Weight: 15
Some fresh fish and produce but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+12, favorable for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
One international airport with limited flights.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small island allows easy walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
5%
Weight: 15
No intercity travel; only island hopping by boat.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Limited scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage but limited data speeds.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet speed limits performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent outages and limited capacity.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; simple process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
70%
Weight: 30
No income tax, favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally free but small community limits anonymity.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable government but limited resources.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging due to limited banking infrastructure.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow processes.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not developed for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but conservative culture.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society.