Monrovia, Liberia 🇱🇷
#765
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Nomad Score:
39%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, though prices can vary; imported goods are expensive.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options exist but quality and safety can be inconsistent.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local food is cheap and widely available; imported groceries are costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive but infrastructure is limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs vary but generally affordable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
41%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often expensive relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
34%
Weight: 30
Liberian dollar experiences volatility; USD widely used to mitigate risk.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces in Monrovia.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; not a known destination.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Challenging due to infrastructure and safety concerns but relaxed lifestyle possible.
🌳 Environmental Quality
43%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues affect environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
31%
Weight: 10
City struggles with sanitation and waste disposal.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
English is official language, easing communication for many foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
38%
Weight: 15
Air pollution from traffic and waste burning is common.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
29%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; quality is low compared to global standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but often requires travel for quality care.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Basic services available but specialized care is scarce.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding and storms during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
28%
Weight: 10
Few maintained parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in public spaces; many rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal changes.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with vibrant local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly local bars and informal venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Nearby beaches and forests offer outdoor activities but infrastructure is limited.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; English is dominant.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
47%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and nature tours available but not well developed.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few gyms or fitness centers; limited equipment and services.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional or expat networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but limited card acceptance and banking infrastructure.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Roberts International Airport offers some international flights but limited connections.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Informal and unreliable public transport system.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are poor and unsafe.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
15%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps; taxis are informal.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
No cycling infrastructure; unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited options; mainly buses and shared taxis.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but can be spotty.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can cause issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but process can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not tailored for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but some restrictions and political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Improving but still vulnerable to unrest and corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Not considered a nomad-friendly destination due to infrastructure and safety.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
Virtually no nomad-focused events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or support for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns due to crime and infrastructure issues.
♀️ Female Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Challenging environment for solo female travelers; cultural norms and safety issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but some social tensions exist.