Monrovia, Liberia 🇱🇷
#765
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality varies significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive but can be unreliable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are generally low but variety is lacking.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
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 often unreliable; limited fiber infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
20%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces; digital nomads often work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
35%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Monrovia is not a known hotspot for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with reasonable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Pace of life is moderate; work opportunities limited but lifestyle can be relaxed.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
City struggles with waste disposal and street cleanliness.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
English is official language, easing communication for many digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a concern due to traffic and open burning.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and schools for expats.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
28%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped with limited advanced medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare; expats often seek treatment abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
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
40%
Weight: 10
Few maintained parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available but not widespread; power outages affect usage.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
High noise levels in urban areas due to traffic and street activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with vibrant local traditions and music.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; some bars and clubs but not extensive.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Access to beaches and nearby natural reserves, though infrastructure is limited.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; English is dominant, limiting need for language learning.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and local experiences available but not widely developed.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for European and some African remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem; most freelancers work internationally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are scarce and generally lack modern amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with limited support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain and 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 transit is informal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable but infrastructure and safety concerns limit pedestrian comfort.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
15%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent and roads are unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport options; mostly informal minibuses.
🛵 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 the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can affect connection quality.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
25%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages are common; many rely on generators.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but bureaucratic processes can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not particularly favorable for freelancers or remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but occasional government restrictions reported.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Political environment is fragile with occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking bureaucracy is high; documentation requirements are strict.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but process is slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program exists.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Overall infrastructure and community support for nomads is minimal.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few, if any, nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence or forums dedicated to digital nomads in Monrovia.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns due to petty crime and occasional civil unrest.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Women may face challenges related to safety and cultural norms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society; expats are usually accepted.