Zwedru, Liberia 🇱🇷
#769
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Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Zwedru is generally affordable with low prices for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Housing is inexpensive but options are limited and basic in quality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce; imported goods are pricier and less common.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Local transport is very cheap, though options are limited mostly to informal taxis.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are sparse.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, memberships tend to be expensive relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
Liberian dollar experiences moderate inflation and occasional volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
27%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces in Zwedru; remote work infrastructure is minimal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is generally poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
8%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Zwedru is virtually unknown among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
55%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited amenities and infrastructure can impact productivity.
🌳 Environmental Quality
68%
Weight: 15
Surrounded by forested areas with relatively clean environment but limited waste management.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas suffer from litter and poor sanitation services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
English is official language but local dialects dominate; communication can be challenging.
💨 Air Quality
72%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family amenities and healthcare make it less ideal for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
25%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited resources and trained staff.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low, often requiring travel for serious care.
🏥 Healthcare
28%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and not suitable for complex medical needs.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round but high humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and hurricanes; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
85%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and forested areas surrounding the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in most accommodations and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons only.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; less traffic noise but occasional loud local events.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional music and crafts but limited cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly small local bars with low activity.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to natural environments including forests and rivers.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn local dialects.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Limited organized tours; mostly informal local experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are available but processed healthy foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas and Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market offers few remote work opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is minimal and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with limited support.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are not widespread; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness and adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Zwedru has a small airport with limited flights and connections.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal taxis.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Small city size allows walking but infrastructure is poor.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps or services available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads are in poor condition and safety is a concern.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; travel between cities is slow and unreliable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G/4G coverage in town but patchy in outskirts.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can cause interruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; backup generators often needed.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but process can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but complex bureaucracy.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally respected but occasional government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Stable compared to past but occasional unrest and weak institutions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking system is bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and paperwork heavy.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Very low infrastructure and community support for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or digital nomad community.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns including petty crime and limited police presence.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety issues can pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but occasional discrimination reported.