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North Tarawa, Kiribati 🇰🇮
#1149
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living due to local economy, but some imported goods can be expensive.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Affordable basic housing options, but limited variety and quality for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
65%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported food items are costly and limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Minimal public transport; most travel is by foot or boat, keeping costs low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; mostly natural and community-based activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
10%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms available; fitness is mostly outdoor or home-based.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Uses Australian dollar, which is stable, but local economic factors can affect availability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
23%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; satellite connections common.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available on North Tarawa.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is rare and slow.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
2%
Weight: 100
Extremely low presence of digital nomads; not a known destination.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but data plans are expensive and limited.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with strong community ties and natural surroundings.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Pristine marine environment and low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but local Gilbertese language predominates.
💨 Air Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with community support but limited facilities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities with limited services; serious cases require evacuation.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure and specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional heavy rains.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
31%
Weight: 10
Vulnerable to sea level rise and occasional tropical storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and coastal areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
12%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in homes and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate is consistent year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; peaceful island environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture with strong community traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife or entertainment venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, lagoons, and marine life.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; immersion possible in local language.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and nature tours available but limited infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Mostly local cuisine with limited variety; few restaurants.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or organized classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
No formal fitness centers; outdoor activities preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fish and local produce available; limited processed food.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+12 time zone; moderate overlap with Asia-Pacific but limited with Americas or Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking due to small expat and nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global internet access.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem present.
💳 Local Payment Services
20%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Nearest international airport is Bonriki Airport with limited flights.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking feasible and common.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Inter-island travel mainly by boat; limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage but often spotty and slow data speeds.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
35%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and limited infrastructure.
📶 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 entry process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
70%
Weight: 30
No income tax in Kiribati, favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment with some cultural sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable government but limited resources.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking services limited; documentation requirements can be strict.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow processes for business setup.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not developed for digital nomads; infrastructure and services lacking.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and generally safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but conservative culture may require sensitivity.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with some cultural homogeneity.