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Kokopo, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
#1385
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Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to Western standards but higher than many Southeast Asian cities due to import reliance.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited options with moderate pricing; quality varies and international-standard housing is scarce.
🍎 Food & Groceries
58%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported goods are expensive, raising overall grocery costs.
🚌 Transportation Cost
67%
Weight: 20
Public transport is basic but cheap; taxis and private transport are moderately priced.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs vary but options are generally scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
35%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often basic facilities with higher prices relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
48%
Weight: 30
Papua New Guinea Kina has moderate volatility influenced by commodity prices.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
31%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Very few or no dedicated coworking spaces available in Kokopo.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
23%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often unstable and slow.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Very low digital nomad presence; Kokopo is not a known destination for remote workers.
📱 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 with slower pace, but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
74%
Weight: 15
Clean natural environment with lush surroundings and low industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
45%
Weight: 10
Urban areas have issues with waste management; cleanliness varies widely.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
English is official but local languages dominate; communication can be challenging.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and healthcare facilities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
32%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited specialist services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped and not suitable for serious conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
41%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes, volcanic activity, and cyclones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
89%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and proximity to forests and beaches.
❄️ Air Conditioning
37%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in public and private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise levels outside of market areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous cultures and traditions with vibrant local customs.
🌃 Nightlife
21%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly local bars with low activity.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, rainforests, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunities mostly informal and local.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
72%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
56%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is unique but limited variety; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No known dedicated yoga studios in Kokopo.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
28%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh fruits and vegetables but limited organic or health-focused stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
64%
Weight: 20
UTC+10, favorable for Asia-Pacific but less convenient for Americas or Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional or digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small and not focused on remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
13%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance community or infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces; poor facilities for remote work.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
11%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity or support ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
34%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Negligible adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
43%
Weight: 30
Kokopo Airport offers limited domestic flights; international connections require transfers.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Public transport is informal and limited in coverage.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Small town layout allows some walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps like Uber or Grab available.
🚲 Cycling
32%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; roads can be unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
38%
Weight: 15
Limited options; mostly small planes or boats for longer distances.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental services; mostly informal and limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving; 3G/4G available in town.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability affects performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
36%
Weight: 15
Frequent power 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 processes can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
42%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but complex regulations for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some social and political sensitivities exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Occasional unrest and governance challenges affect stability.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Lengthy procedures and documentation required; limited options for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with limited digitalization.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or specific remote work permits available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
12%
Weight: 50
Overall infrastructure and community support for nomads is minimal.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or forums related to Kokopo for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns including petty crime and occasional unrest.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety issues can pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional ethnic tensions reported.