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Ebeye, Marshall Islands 🇲🇭
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Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
91%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living due to limited commercial activity and local economy; basic goods are affordable but selection is limited.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
95%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive but very basic; limited options mostly consist of simple housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
62%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable but imported groceries are expensive and limited in variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
87%
Weight: 20
Transportation costs are low due to small island size; most travel is by foot or small boats.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
31%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; mostly community events with minimal costs.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
10%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms available; fitness activities are informal and free.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
Uses US dollar, providing stable currency environment.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
23%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable, with limited bandwidth and frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
5%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is generally unavailable or very slow.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Almost no digital nomads present due to infrastructure limitations.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards available but data packages are limited and costly.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle supports good work-life balance despite limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean ocean environment and natural surroundings, though waste management is a challenge.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation present but some areas suffer from waste accumulation.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
Marshallese is primary language; English is widely spoken but not universal.
💨 Air Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and ocean breezes.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with strong community values; limited amenities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare facilities with basic services only; serious cases require evacuation.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is low cost but very limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare infrastructure; no specialized care available locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional heavy rains.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
32%
Weight: 10
At risk of typhoons and rising sea levels; vulnerability to climate change is high.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces but surrounded by natural ocean and small vegetation patches.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly unavailable in public or rental spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate remains consistent year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
85%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous Marshallese culture with strong community traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife; mostly quiet evenings with community gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
88%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, ocean activities, and natural island environment.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language learning; immersion possible but resources scarce.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; local cultural experiences available but informal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
30%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; few restaurants and limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or formal wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
5%
Weight: 15
No formal fitness centers; outdoor activities are primary option.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh fish and local produce available but limited variety overall.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+12 time zone is favorable for Asia-Pacific region but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to small population and lack of digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local job market is minimal; remote work depends entirely on internet access.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
2%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking facilities exist.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem present.
💳 Local Payment Services
25%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is predominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
1%
Weight: 15
Negligible adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is on Majuro; Ebeye accessible by boat; limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
0%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
90%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking the primary mode of transport.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but limited infrastructure and bike availability.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited to boat transport between islands; infrequent and weather-dependent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no formal scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage available but signal strength and data speeds are limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be used but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and limited grid infrastructure.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and generally unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa policies are straightforward for US citizens; others may face restrictions.
📊 Tax Friendliness
80%
Weight: 30
No income tax in the Marshall Islands; favorable for remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free society with some cultural limitations.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable government but limited global influence.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking services are limited and often require local presence and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
20%
Weight: 10
Complex and bureaucratic process with limited support for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Infrastructure and services are not tailored to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and generally safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but traditional cultural norms may affect female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with some cultural homogeneity.