Nouakchott, Mauritania 🇲🇷
#240
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, especially for food and local services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
74%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though quality can vary; limited availability of modern apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier but still reasonable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very affordable, though infrastructure is basic.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are low but choices are few.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
51%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
60%
Weight: 30
Mauritanian Ouguiya has moderate stability but subject to inflation pressures.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
43%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, especially outside central areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
17%
Weight: 40
Very limited to no formal coworking spaces; digital nomads rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
32%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes suitable for working; not a common digital nomad hub.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Very low popularity among digital nomads due to infrastructure and amenities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited leisure options; work-life balance depends on personal adaptation.
🌳 Environmental Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Desert environment with dust and heat; limited greenery affects overall quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
38%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate but challenges with waste management exist.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French are dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Dust storms and desert conditions reduce air quality periodically.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped for expats and digital nomads.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with abundant sunshine; very little rain and mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
87%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
21%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces due to desert environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry most of the year.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich Mauritanian culture with Islamic and Saharan influences; limited exposure for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings with few venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes offer unique outdoor experiences but limited variety.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French exist but formal classes are limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and desert tours available but infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; limited cinemas or cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Traditional Mauritanian cuisine is available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers with basic equipment; limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT time zone is convenient for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is minimal and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
No dedicated coworking spaces; makeshift setups in cafes or hotels.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is almost non-existent.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic mobile money services exist but limited integration with international platforms.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
International airport with some regional flights; limited direct global connections.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mainly minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but city layout and heat limit pedestrian comfort.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
15%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent and climate is challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Bus services available but limited and slow; no train network.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but weaker in outskirts.
🔒 VPN Reliability
55%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional restrictions may occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for some nationalities; process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; limited incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
30%
Weight: 15
Restrictions on media and speech exist; cautious expression advised.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Some political tensions and occasional unrest; generally stable but fragile.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Lengthy and bureaucratic process; requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Business registration is slow and complex with limited digital services.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Overall infrastructure and community support for nomads is minimal.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known regular nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or forums for digital nomads in Nouakchott.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society; women should exercise caution and respect local customs.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some ethnic and racial tensions exist.