Kokopo, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
#1385
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to global 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 items are expensive and less common.
🚌 Transportation Cost
75%
Weight: 20
Local transport is inexpensive but options are limited; taxis can be costly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
54%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs vary but generally affordable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often basic facilities with moderate pricing.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
Papua New Guinea Kina has moderate volatility and inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces in Kokopo.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
23%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with reasonable prices.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Natural environment is clean and lush with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be untidy; waste management is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
English is official but local languages dominate; communication can be challenging.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrialization.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and abundant sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
42%
Weight: 10
Vulnerable to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and cyclones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by lush rainforests and natural parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in accommodations and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than major cities but some local noise.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous cultures and traditions with vibrant local customs.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, forests, and natural attractions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities for cultural and nature tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is unique but limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood available but processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+10, suitable for Asia-Pacific region but less ideal for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local job market offers few remote work options.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance community or infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces; no quality options.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Cash dominant economy; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
42%
Weight: 30
Kokopo Airport offers limited domestic flights; no direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and informal transport.
🚶 Walkability
45%
Weight: 20
Small town with some walkable areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; possible but not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited flights and boat services; road travel is difficult.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G/4G coverage in town; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent outages and voltage fluctuations common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Scarce public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but processes can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest and governance challenges.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Lengthy and bureaucratic process for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Complex procedures and slow processing times.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Very limited infrastructure and community support for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums for Kokopo digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Crime rates are moderate; caution advised especially at night.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety concerns may pose challenges for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional tribal tensions exist.