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Toliara, Madagascar 🇲🇬
#371
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Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable living costs compared to global standards, especially for food and local services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive but options are limited; basic apartments are affordable.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
81%
Weight: 20
Local transport is cheap but limited; taxis and tuk-tuks are affordable for short distances.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; local events and beach activities are low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
43%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often basic facilities; membership costs are moderate but options are scarce.
💱 Currency Stability
31%
Weight: 30
Malagasy Ariary is volatile with occasional inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; 4G coverage is spotty and fiber connections are rare.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces in Toliara.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
22%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
18%
Weight: 30
Minimal digital nomad infrastructure; cafes are not tailored for remote work.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
9%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; not a known nomad hotspot.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
74%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with access to nature supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Coastal city with relatively clean air and natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
41%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; sanitation infrastructure is limited.
🗨️ Language Barrier
34%
Weight: 30
French and Malagasy are dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
45%
Weight: 25
Limited amenities for families; schools and healthcare are basic.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
27%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but facilities are limited and lack advanced care.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
79%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
29%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious medical issues require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
83%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; dry season is pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
45%
Weight: 10
Some risk of cyclones during rainy season; flooding can occur.
🏞️ Green Spaces
62%
Weight: 10
Natural coastal areas and parks available but urban green spaces are limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many accommodations lack it.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; some street noise but generally quiet.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich Malagasy culture with unique traditions and local festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
28%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, marine parks, and natural reserves.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
33%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunity mainly for French and Malagasy.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, wildlife excursions, and beach activities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Local Malagasy cuisine is fresh and affordable but limited in variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
11%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent in Toliara.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
24%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; mostly basic gyms or outdoor exercise.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood are abundant; processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
55%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 timezone is moderate for European and African remote work but less ideal for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
17%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is negligible.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
12%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity in Toliara.
💳 Local Payment Services
38%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but limited; card acceptance is low.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Toliara has a small airport with limited domestic flights; international connections require transfer.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Public transport is informal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Central areas are walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps operating in Toliara.
🚲 Cycling
32%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads are not well maintained or safe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
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.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving with 3G/4G in town.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet speed limits performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
35%
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 easy to obtain on arrival for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not particularly favorable for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but occasional political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Madagascar has had political unrest; Toliara is relatively calm but risks remain.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; requires documentation and local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for foreigners.
📄✈️ 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-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
18%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or groups for Toliara digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
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 but some cultural misunderstandings may occur.