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Nouadhibou, Mauritania 🇲🇷
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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
Accommodation is inexpensive but options are limited and basic, mostly local-style housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce; imported goods are pricier and less common.
🚌 Transportation Cost
84%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, though limited in frequency and coverage.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; local cultural events are affordable but nightlife is minimal.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
31%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, mostly basic facilities with moderate pricing.
💱 Currency Stability
60%
Weight: 30
Mauritanian Ouguiya is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; limited broadband infrastructure in Nouadhibou.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads must rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
23%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads; most cafes are local and not tech-oriented.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
2%
Weight: 100
Nouadhibou is not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life with less work pressure, but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Coastal location offers fresh air but industrial port activities affect local environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
41%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; sanitation infrastructure is basic.
🗨️ Language Barrier
34%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French are dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
43%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate; dust and industrial emissions impact the city.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
35%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited specialist services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require travel to Nouakchott or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with sunny days most of the year; very low rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; no significant earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very few parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Limited air conditioning availability; many buildings rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise from port activities and traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich local Moorish culture with traditional music and crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Coastal beaches and desert landscapes offer unique outdoor experiences.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours and fishing trips available but not widely developed.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
57%
Weight: 25
Traditional Mauritanian cuisine available; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
25%
Weight: 15
Few basic gyms; no specialized fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and produce available but limited organic or health-focused stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
GMT time zone is convenient for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote work depends on external clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup activity, mostly informal.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but limited; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nouadhibou airport has limited flights, mostly domestic and regional.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; informal taxis and minibuses used.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City is small and walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited bike lanes and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Bus and shared taxis available for travel to Nouakchott and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent but data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional connectivity issues occur.
⚡ 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 unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
35%
Weight: 15
Restricted media environment; some limitations on free expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
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 slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or specific remote work permits available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall, the city is not tailored for digital nomads.
🤝 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
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
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.