Betio, Kiribati 🇰🇮
#1150
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Nomad Score:
41%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable due to local economy but import reliance increases costs for many goods.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited options; basic housing is affordable but quality and availability are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
42%
Weight: 40
High cost due to import dependency; fresh local produce is limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
70%
Weight: 20
Local transport is minimal but inexpensive; limited options for longer travel.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
35%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment venues; costs can be high due to scarcity.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited gym facilities; memberships are rare and expensive.
💱 Currency Stability
68%
Weight: 30
Kiribati dollar pegged to Australian dollar, providing moderate stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
23%
Weight: 100
Slow and unreliable internet; satellite connections common, limiting productivity.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is generally weak or unavailable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Virtually no digital nomad presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
72%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress but limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Pristine marine environment and natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
English is official but local languages dominate; some communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
25%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; lacks advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
25%
Weight: 20
Limited services; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional heavy rains.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
30%
Weight: 10
High risk of sea level rise and cyclones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green areas but limited urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in homes and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture with strong community traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent for nature lovers; beaches, reefs, and marine life abundant.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn local languages but limited formal classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours but authentic cultural experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
30%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine; few restaurants and limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some fresh fish and local produce but overall limited healthy options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+12 time zone suitable for Asia-Pacific but less ideal for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
One main airport with limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Small urban area allows 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
10%
Weight: 15
Inter-island travel limited and expensive.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage but limited 4G/5G availability.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Frequent outages and limited infrastructure.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
No income tax but limited tax treaties.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally free but small community limits anonymity.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable government with low political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging due to limited banking infrastructure.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Basic process but bureaucratic delays possible.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not well set up for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but conservative culture may pose challenges.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with strong community bonds.