Nouadhibou, Mauritania 🇲🇷
#2000
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Nomad Score:
41%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable local goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though limited variety; basic apartments are inexpensive.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce; imported goods are pricier and less common.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, but limited in frequency and coverage.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
31%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships are moderately priced but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
64%
Weight: 30
Mauritanian Ouguiya is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are slow and inconsistent, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads must rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
24%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
18%
Weight: 30
Very limited number of cafes suitable for working remotely.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life but limited amenities can affect work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Coastal location offers fresh air, but industrial activities impact environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; sanitation infrastructure is basic.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French are dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate air quality; dust and industrial emissions affect some areas.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
30%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and services.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
28%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited specialized care.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious conditions require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with sunny days most of the year; very little rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces due to desert environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than major urban centers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich Saharan and Islamic cultural heritage, though less diverse than larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Coastal and desert landscapes offer unique outdoor experiences but limited activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours and fishing trips available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is traditional and affordable but limited in variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
25%
Weight: 15
Few basic gyms; limited fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but processed and health-focused foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
63%
Weight: 20
GMT time zone is convenient for Europe and parts of Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
12%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup activity; limited support or funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and mobile money services exist but are limited in scope.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is basic and streets can be unsafe.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt available.
🚲 Cycling
15%
Weight: 10
Cycling is uncommon due to hot climate and lack of infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services and taxis for intercity travel; no trains.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is available but signal strength varies.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but speeds can be slow due to internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; process is straightforward.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is basic; foreign income taxation is unclear.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
30%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; government controls media and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but can be slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not considered a nomad-friendly destination due to infrastructure and services.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women may face social restrictions and safety concerns.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some ethnic and racial tensions exist.