Goroka, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
#2021
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Nomad Score:
41%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western standards, though imported goods can be pricey.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Basic housing is affordable but limited in quality and availability.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable; imported groceries are expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
70%
Weight: 20
Local transport is cheap but options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs vary but generally affordable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
42%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships can be costly relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
40%
Weight: 30
Papua New Guinea Kina has moderate volatility and inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
35%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable, especially outside main urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces in Goroka.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Virtually no digital nomad 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
Relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Clean air and natural surroundings with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation present but some areas suffer from waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
English is official but local languages dominate; communication can be challenging.
💨 Air Quality
80%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to rural setting.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and healthcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare facilities with basic services only.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Tropical highland climate with mild temperatures and moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and landslides; low cyclone risk.
🏞️ Green Spaces
85%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and forests surrounding the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in most buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistent tropical climate.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet with occasional noise from markets and transport.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture with vibrant local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, nature, and cultural tours.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn local languages but limited formal classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of authentic cultural and nature tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine with limited variety and few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but processed healthy foods are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+10, suitable for Asia-Pacific remote work but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Goroka Airport connects to major PNG cities but limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and minibuses.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Moderate walkability in town center but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; terrain is hilly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited flights and road options to other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Almost no scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G/4G coverage in town; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability can cause interruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Frequent outages and voltage fluctuations common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but digital nomad-specific visas do not exist.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest but generally stable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; strict documentation required.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not established as a digital nomad destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for nomads in Goroka.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns, petty crime and tribal conflicts possible.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural challenges and safety concerns for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some ethnic tensions exist.