Nouakchott, Mauritania 🇲🇷
#240
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 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
76%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and amenities can vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
84%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier but still affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
87%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are cheap, though infrastructure is limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are sparse.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
51%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, membership prices are moderate but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
63%
Weight: 30
Mauritanian Ouguiya has moderate stability but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
42%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are generally slow and inconsistent.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces; nomads rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
37%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connectivity can be unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
21%
Weight: 30
Limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; city is not a known nomad hub.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable for visitors.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
54%
Weight: 30
Pace of life is slow but limited leisure options affect balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and desert environment impact overall environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
33%
Weight: 10
City struggles with waste management and street cleanliness.
🗨️ Language Barrier
38%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French are dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
31%
Weight: 15
Dust and pollution from desert environment reduce air quality.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
30%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented activities and amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
72%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are relatively affordable but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
34%
Weight: 20
Limited infrastructure and specialist care; emergency services are basic.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with abundant sunshine; very little rainfall.
🌪️ 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
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.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; traffic and urban noise common but not extreme.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich Mauritanian culture with Arab-Berber influences, but limited exposure for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
23%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly low-key social gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
41%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes offer unique experiences but limited recreational outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
32%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Traditional Mauritanian cuisine is available; international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Virtually no dedicated yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
38%
Weight: 15
Few gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT time zone is convenient for Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
18%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost non-existent locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces with professional amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
12%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with limited support.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment services exist but are not widespread or highly developed.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Nouakchott International Airport connects to some regional hubs but limited global flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transport is informal and limited, mostly minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable but infrastructure and sidewalks are inconsistent.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
25%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services and few options for intercity travel.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is generally good in urban areas but patchy outside city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
55%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet censorship can cause occasional issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visas are required for many nationalities; process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
30%
Weight: 15
Restrictions exist; media and speech are monitored.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Some political tensions and occasional unrest but generally stable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Business registration is slow and involves complex paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or specific remote work permits available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Overall, the city is not well set up for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads in Nouakchott.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns; petty crime exists, and caution is advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety concerns make it challenging for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but some ethnic and racial tensions exist.