Pemba, Mozambique 🇲🇿
#1329
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Nomad Score:
47%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with basic apartments and guesthouses available at budget rates.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at very low prices; imported goods are pricier but still affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and local taxis are inexpensive and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options but affordable local events and cultural activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
51%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Mozambican metical experiences moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are slow and inconsistent, especially outside main urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces in Pemba.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is often unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes specifically catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Pemba is not a known destination for digital nomads currently.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slower pace of life conducive to good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Coastal city with good natural environment but some urban pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
42%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; sanitation infrastructure is developing.
🗨️ Language Barrier
34%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is the official language; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities available but limited international schools and healthcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited services and equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low; private care is more expensive.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a distinct wet season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Some risk of cyclones and flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Natural green areas nearby but limited urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many accommodations rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; some areas quiet, others busy with traffic and markets.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Swahili and Portuguese influences.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, marine parks, and natural reserves.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion is primary method.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours and marine excursions available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Good local seafood and traditional dishes; limited international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; limited equipment and classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is abundant; processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
GMT+2 time zone is convenient for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; mostly reliant on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
18%
Weight: 20
Freelance ecosystem is underdeveloped.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
12%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and limited.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but international payment options are limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Pemba Airport connects to Maputo and some regional hubs but limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and taxis available; no formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operate here.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
45%
Weight: 15
Bus and minibus services connect to other cities but are slow and basic.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited rental options.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but patchy in outskirts.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional connectivity issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable on arrival for many nationalities; longer stays require more paperwork.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech but some government restrictions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional regional tensions and unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts is bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and involves multiple steps.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Not yet developed as a nomad destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
45%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns, petty crime common; caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety issues may pose challenges for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but some social divisions exist.