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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
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Nomad Score:
33%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
31%
Weight: 150
Port Moresby is relatively expensive compared to other cities in the region due to import reliance and limited local production.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
27%
Weight: 80
Housing is costly and limited, especially for secure and comfortable options favored by expats and nomads.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Food prices are high due to import costs; fresh local produce is available but limited in variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
50%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal; reliance on taxis and private transport increases costs moderately.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
29%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options with relatively high prices for available venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are few and tend to be expensive compared to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
42%
Weight: 30
The Papua New Guinean kina has moderate volatility influenced by commodity prices.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads rely on cafes or private accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes suitable for working; not a strong digital nomad culture.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Port Moresby is not a popular destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
65%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easily available and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Challenging due to infrastructure and safety concerns, but relaxed lifestyle possible.
🌳 Environmental Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Natural environment is rich but urban pollution and waste management are issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
25%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is poor with visible litter and limited sanitation services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
English is an official language, easing communication for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Moderate air quality; some pollution from traffic and urban activities.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
30%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and safety concerns reduce suitability.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack advanced services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Private healthcare is expensive; public healthcare is limited but low cost.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped for expatriates and nomads.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; high humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Risk of earthquakes, volcanic activity, and cyclones exists but is moderate.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Limited urban green spaces; surrounding natural areas are abundant but not easily accessible.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and offices but less so in local residences.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise pollution from traffic and urban activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous cultures and traditions offer unique experiences.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is limited and generally low-key with few venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to natural landscapes, beaches, and rainforests nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; opportunity to learn Tok Pisin and local languages informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities for cultural tours and eco-tourism.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
45%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is unique but limited variety of international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
25%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
35%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available but often expensive and limited in variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+10 is favorable for Asia-Pacific region but less so for Europe and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional or digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most rely on international remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community or platforms.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments exist but are not widespread; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Port Moresby has an international airport with limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
Public transit infrastructure is minimal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
20%
Weight: 20
City is not very walkable due to poor sidewalks and safety concerns.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
25%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are limited; taxis are common but often unregulated.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent and unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited options; mostly by air or rough road travel.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Coverage is decent in urban areas but patchy outside the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work but can be slow due to internet quality.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable supply are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but processes can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not particularly favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
35%
Weight: 20
Political environment is somewhat unstable with occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Overall, the city is not very accommodating or popular among digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads in Port Moresby.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
High crime rates and security concerns make safety a major issue.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Safety and cultural factors make it challenging for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional ethnic tensions exist.