Bairiki, Kiribati 🇰🇮
#1151
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to global standards, but imported goods can increase costs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited housing options with basic facilities; prices can be higher due to scarcity.
🍎 Food & Groceries
58%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but reliance on imports raises grocery prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Minimal public transport; most travel is by foot or boat, keeping costs low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
39%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; most activities are nature-based and low-cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships are rare and often expensive.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Kiribati dollar pegged to Australian dollar, providing moderate stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
32%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable due to limited infrastructure and satellite dependence.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads must rely on cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi, and connectivity is often weak.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Limited options for digital nomads; cafes are not tailored for remote work.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; not a known destination for remote workers.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
65%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but data plans are expensive and limited.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle promotes good work-life balance despite infrastructure challenges.
🌳 Environmental Quality
86%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean air and ocean surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
67%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
English is an official language, but local Gilbertese is widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with community-oriented culture.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
28%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities with limited specialist services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in scope and quality.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare services are minimal; serious cases require evacuation.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional heavy rains.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
35%
Weight: 10
Vulnerable to sea-level rise and occasional cyclones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and ocean access.
❄️ Air Conditioning
42%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate remains fairly consistent.
🔊 Noise Pollution
85%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and quiet lifestyle.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional customs and community events.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, snorkeling, and beach walks.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Some chance to learn Gilbertese; limited formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; mostly self-guided cultural and nature experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
23%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
45%
Weight: 25
Simple local cuisine with limited variety; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
8%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios; occasional informal sessions.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and local produce available, but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
67%
Weight: 20
UTC+12 time zone suitable for Asia-Pacific region but less ideal for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
7%
Weight: 25
Minimal networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small and not focused on remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem or platforms locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
38%
Weight: 30
One main international airport with limited flights, mostly to Fiji and Australia.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking feasible for most daily needs.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and road safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
15%
Weight: 15
Inter-island travel limited to boats and infrequent flights.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; mostly informal arrangements.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage on main islands; spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
35%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet speed limits effectiveness.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent outages and limited infrastructure.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; simple entry process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
70%
Weight: 30
No income tax, favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free society with some cultural sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable government with low crime and political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking is bureaucratic and limited for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Complex and slow process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not established as a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
12%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but conservative cultural norms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse Pacific Islander population.