Diego Suarez, Madagascar 🇲🇬
#372
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable living costs compared to global standards, especially outside major urban centers.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
83%
Weight: 80
Low rental prices, though quality and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, though options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; local events and nature activities are affordable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
42%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
45%
Weight: 30
Malagasy Ariary experiences moderate inflation and currency fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is generally slow and unreliable; fiber is rare and mobile data is often used.
👥 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
21%
Weight: 30
Limited options; most cafes are not set up for working remotely.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; not a known hub.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with access to nature supports good balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
86%
Weight: 15
Clean air and natural surroundings, though some waste management issues exist.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Basic cleanliness in tourist areas; some streets and public spaces less maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
French and Malagasy are primary languages; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
88%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
32%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare facilities with basic services; serious cases require travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but limited in quality and availability.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare infrastructure; not suitable for complex medical needs.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some rainy season months.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate cyclone risk during rainy season; generally stable otherwise.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural parks, beaches, and forests nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in accommodations and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
35%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons; little temperature variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Malagasy culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, national parks, and marine activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunities mostly informal.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, wildlife excursions, and boat trips.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Local Malagasy cuisine is flavorful; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few basic gyms; outdoor fitness more common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood widely available; processed healthy foods less common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 is convenient for Europe, less so for Americas or Asia-Pacific.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional or digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces; working from cafes or accommodations.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity in Diego Suarez.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are less widespread; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited flights; connections mainly through Antananarivo.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; mainly taxis and minibuses.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Small city center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps; informal taxi services dominate.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; road conditions can be poor.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Some informal rentals available but not widespread.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in town but patchy in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
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 tailored for freelancers or nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally free but occasional government pressure on media.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Some political instability and protests occur periodically.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local residency.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and paperwork-heavy.
📄✈️ 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
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for nomads in Diego Suarez.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be conservative; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but some ethnic tensions exist.