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Tamatave, Madagascar 🇲🇬
#1353
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, affordable local goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
73%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality varies; limited upscale options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
87%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive; limited options for private transport.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited in variety.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership prices are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
Malagasy Ariary experiences moderate volatility; inflation concerns persist.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
47%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are slow to moderate with occasional outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads work from cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
35%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connection quality varies and is often unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
78%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID; affordable data plans available.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with slower pace, conducive to work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
69%
Weight: 15
Natural environment is rich but urban areas can have pollution and waste management issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
39%
Weight: 10
Urban cleanliness is below average with visible litter and infrastructure challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
French and Malagasy are primary languages; English proficiency is low.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate air quality; better in coastal and rural areas, worse in urban centers.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities but safe outdoor spaces for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
38%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
74%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped, with few specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
43%
Weight: 10
Cyclone risk during rainy season; occasional flooding and storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
67%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery nearby but limited maintained urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many accommodations rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
42%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels in urban areas due to traffic and street activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich Malagasy culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
88%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, rainforests, and wildlife excursions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
37%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Malagasy and French.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
28%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
69%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but limited variety of international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
29%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness centers; mostly small gyms or informal setups.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
56%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is abundant but processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
64%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 timezone is moderately convenient for Europe and Africa, less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
19%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
21%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
17%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
23%
Weight: 15
Nascent startup ecosystem with limited funding and infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
12%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Tamatave has a regional airport with limited international flights; main international access via Antananarivo.
🚇 Public Transit
38%
Weight: 20
Basic public transport available but unreliable and limited in coverage.
🚶 Walkability
51%
Weight: 20
City center is moderately walkable but infrastructure is uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps; reliance on taxis and informal transport.
🚲 Cycling
34%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited dedicated infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
42%
Weight: 15
Limited bus and taxi-brousse services; travel can be slow and uncomfortable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; mostly informal and limited availability.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
63%
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 affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
36%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
27%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
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 freelancers or remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with occasional government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
48%
Weight: 20
Political environment can be unstable with occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
32%
Weight: 10
Business registration is slow and involves complex paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
21%
Weight: 50
Overall infrastructure and community support for digital nomads is minimal.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No regular digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or forums dedicated to Tamatave digital nomads.
🛡️ 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 especially at night.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but some xenophobia reported in rural areas.