Diego Suarez, Madagascar 🇲🇬
#372
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable local goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable rental options, though limited variety and quality in Diego Suarez compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive but still reasonable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, though options are limited and informal.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; local events and natural attractions are low cost or free.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
Malagasy Ariary has moderate volatility; inflation concerns exist but not extreme.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
43%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, especially outside main urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited to no formal coworking spaces in Diego Suarez.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering to digital nomads; infrastructure lacking.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase with reasonable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with access to nature supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
88%
Weight: 15
Clean air and natural surroundings with minimal industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation present but some areas suffer from waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
35%
Weight: 30
French and Malagasy are primary languages; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity and coastal location.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families; limited schools and healthcare options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious conditions require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a distinct dry season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Some risk of cyclones and flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural parks, beaches, and green areas around the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution except in market areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Malagasy culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
35%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunity to learn Malagasy and French informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours focusing on nature and culture.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Local Malagasy cuisine is accessible; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; outdoor exercise is more common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood are abundant; processed healthy options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 time zone is moderately favorable for Europe and Africa, less so for Americas and Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is very small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to speak of.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is virtually non-existent.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but limited card payment acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and taxis; no formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operating locally.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; travel can be slow and uncomfortable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; mostly informal and limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but patchy in rural surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work but internet instability can cause interruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not particularly favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with occasional government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Political situation can be unstable with occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for digital nomads in Diego Suarez.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is less common.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be conservative; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but some cultural differences exist.