Betio, Kiribati 🇰🇮
#1150
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to global standards, but higher than many Pacific islands due to import reliance.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited options with basic housing; prices are moderate but quality varies.
🍎 Food & Groceries
48%
Weight: 40
High cost due to import dependency; fresh local produce is limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
70%
Weight: 20
Low transportation costs within the small island, mostly walking or local boats.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs vary but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
Few or no formal gyms available; fitness mostly outdoors or informal.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Kiribati dollar pegged to Australian dollar, relatively stable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable, with limited bandwidth and frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is often weak or unavailable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but data plans are expensive and slow.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle with low stress and natural surroundings.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean ocean and natural environment, minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but infrastructure limitations affect waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
English is an official language, but local Gilbertese is predominant.
💨 Air Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited schooling and healthcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
25%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities; serious cases require evacuation.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
28%
Weight: 20
Limited services and specialists; emergency care is minimal.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
30%
Weight: 10
Vulnerable to sea level rise and occasional cyclones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Natural island greenery and beaches abundant.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Limited availability; many buildings lack AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistent tropical weather.
🔊 Noise Pollution
87%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and rural setting.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
72%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture with traditional practices.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
88%
Weight: 15
Excellent for beach activities, fishing, and nature exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Gilbertese; limited formal classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; cultural experiences mostly informal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
18%
Weight: 10
Scarce indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
30%
Weight: 25
Limited variety; mostly local and imported staples.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No formal yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal fitness facilities; outdoor exercise preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
42%
Weight: 15
Some fresh fish and local 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
8%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global connections.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
7%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to assess.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment infrastructure; cash dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
25%
Weight: 30
One small airport with limited flights, mostly regional.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
73%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking practical.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited infrastructure and 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.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Basic coverage on main island; limited data speeds.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
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 process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
70%
Weight: 30
No income tax, favorable for remote workers.
🗣️ 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
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and limited support for startups.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not established as a nomad destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
12%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates; generally safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Respectful culture but limited services for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and welcoming community.