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Monrovia, Liberia 🇱🇷
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Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western standards, though imported goods can be pricey.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but quality and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are affordable, but imported items are expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, though infrastructure is basic.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; prices are low but choices are few.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
34%
Weight: 30
Liberian dollar experiences volatility; inflation and currency fluctuations are common.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
31%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited fiber infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist; digital nomad infrastructure is minimal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes with WiFi; connectivity is often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
12%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; not a known destination for remote workers.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
55%
Weight: 30
Pace of life is relaxed but infrastructure challenges can affect productivity.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
32%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is poor with visible litter and limited sanitation services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
English is official language, easing communication for many digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air pollution from traffic and open burning is a concern.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and services.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
28%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack advanced medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and may not meet expat standards.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding during rainy season; no major seismic activity.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack proper cooling.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
High noise levels from traffic and street activities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with diverse ethnic groups and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Nightlife options are limited and mostly informal.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Nearby beaches and natural reserves offer outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; English is widely spoken.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and local experiences available but not widely developed.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most jobs are informal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
18%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and platforms are underdeveloped.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces with professional amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Roberts International Airport connects to regional hubs but limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transport is informal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure and safety concerns limit walking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are mostly unavailable; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
15%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost nonexistent and roads are unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services and poor road conditions affect intercity travel.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but patchy outside city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can cause disruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
25%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often insecure.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but processes can be slow and bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but occasional government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Improving but still vulnerable to political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but can be slow and complicated.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall, the city is not yet friendly or prepared for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns due to crime and limited law enforcement.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
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.