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North Tarawa, Kiribati 🇰🇮
#1149
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to global standards, but imported goods can increase costs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Limited options with basic housing; prices are reasonable but quality varies.
🍎 Food & Groceries
58%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but reliance on imports raises prices for many items.
🚌 Transportation Cost
75%
Weight: 20
Mostly walking and small boats; low cost but limited options.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Few formal entertainment venues; mostly natural and cultural experiences which are low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
10%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms available; fitness mostly through outdoor activities.
💱 Currency Stability
60%
Weight: 30
Uses Australian dollar, which is stable but local economic factors can affect availability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
24%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with limited infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is often weak 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
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but data packages are expensive.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with strong community ties and natural surroundings.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Pristine marine environment and low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
English is an official language but local Gilbertese is widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with community focus, but limited facilities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities with limited services and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require evacuation.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
85%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, though humid.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
30%
Weight: 10
Vulnerable to sea level rise and occasional cyclones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
78%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and ocean access.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Limited availability; many rely on natural ventilation.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently tropical.
🔊 Noise Pollution
85%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and lack of traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture with strong community traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, lagoons, and marine life.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Gilbertese but limited formal classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Cultural tours and fishing trips available but limited commercial tourism.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Simple local cuisine with limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No formal yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
No gyms; fitness is mostly outdoor-based.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fish and local produce available but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+12, convenient for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote jobs must be sourced externally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
One main airport with limited flights, mostly to Fiji and other Pacific hubs.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Small island with walkable areas but limited sidewalks.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Boat travel between islands is primary mode; limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Few rental options available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Coverage exists but can be spotty and slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet speed limits effectiveness.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Power outages occur but generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi spots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; simple process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
No income tax, favorable for remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally free but small community may limit anonymity.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable government with low crime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking options limited; documentation requirements strict.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and limited infrastructure for startups.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program.
🌍 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
Very limited 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 require sensitivity.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse Pacific Islander communities.