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Teaoraereke, Kiribati 🇰🇮
#1693 ,

Nomad Score: 42%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
71% Weight: 150
Moderately affordable due to local economy and limited imports, but some goods can be pricey due to remoteness.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68% Weight: 80
Basic housing is affordable, but limited options and quality can vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
53% Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported goods and variety are limited and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60% Weight: 20
Limited public transport; most rely on walking or bicycles, keeping costs low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32% Weight: 15
Few formal entertainment venues; mostly community or nature-based activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
10% Weight: 10
No formal gyms available; fitness is mostly outdoor or home-based.
💱 Currency Stability
45% Weight: 30
Uses Australian dollar which is stable, but local economic factors can affect purchasing power.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
21% Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable due to limited infrastructure and satellite dependency.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0% Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ 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
3% Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60% Weight: 25
SIM cards available but data packages are limited and costly.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70% Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with strong community ties and natural surroundings.
🌳 Environmental Quality
80% Weight: 15
Pristine ocean environment but vulnerable to climate change effects.
🧼 Cleanliness
65% Weight: 10
Generally clean but limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60% Weight: 30
English widely spoken but local Gilbertese language predominates.
💨 Air Quality
90% Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and abundant ocean breeze.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
70% Weight: 25
Safe and community-oriented environment suitable for families.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
20% Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited facilities 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 rising sea levels and occasional storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75% Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and ocean surroundings.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30% Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in homes and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10% Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently tropical.
🔊 Noise Pollution
85% Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and natural setting.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
78% Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture with strong community traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
10% Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90% Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, ocean, and natural landscapes.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40% Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but opportunities to learn Gilbertese informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50% Weight: 10
Few organized tours; mostly informal cultural and nature experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15% Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
40% Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine with limited variety and few restaurants.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0% Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10% Weight: 15
No formal fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55% Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and local produce available but limited variety.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65% Weight: 20
UTC+12 time zone is favorable for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5% Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10% Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote work depends on external connections.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5% Weight: 20
Minimal freelance community or infrastructure.
🏢 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 remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5% Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
35% Weight: 30
One international airport with limited flights, mostly to Fiji and Australia.
🚇 Public Transit
10% Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
70% Weight: 20
Small town layout makes walking feasible.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0% Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
60% Weight: 10
Cycling is common and practical due to flat terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10% Weight: 15
Limited inter-island transport options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20% Weight: 10
Few rental options, mostly informal.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50% Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage but often slow and unreliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30% Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40% Weight: 15
Frequent outages due to 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; straightforward but no digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50% Weight: 30
No income tax but limited tax treaties and financial services.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70% Weight: 15
Generally free but small community may limit anonymity.
🏛️ Political Stability
65% Weight: 20
Relatively stable government but vulnerable to external pressures.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30% Weight: 15
Banking services limited and require in-person presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40% Weight: 10
Basic procedures exist but can be slow and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ 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
10% Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
75% Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
60% Weight: 50
Generally safe but traditional gender roles may affect experience.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70% Weight: 50
Community is ethnically homogeneous with general tolerance.

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