Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
#1851
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Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to major cities, but higher than many Southeast Asian cities due to import reliance.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
53%
Weight: 80
Limited options with moderate pricing; basic housing is affordable but quality varies.
🍎 Food & Groceries
57%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported goods and groceries tend to be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
65%
Weight: 20
Local transport is inexpensive but limited; reliance on boats and small vehicles.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs can be high due to scarcity.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
38%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often expensive and basic facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
47%
Weight: 30
Papua New Guinean kina has moderate volatility; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
31%
Weight: 100
Generally slow and unreliable internet; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
18%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with rich biodiversity.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure; cleanliness varies widely.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
English is official but local languages dominate; some communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrialization.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and services.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities; limited advanced medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
62%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare; serious conditions require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; high humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
34%
Weight: 10
High risk of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and cyclones.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and forests.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in public places and accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
21%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Exceptional opportunities for hiking, diving, and exploring nature.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunities mainly through immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
77%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural and nature tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
23%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine with limited variety; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Virtually no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
25%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; mostly basic gyms.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables available but limited organic or specialty health foods.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
UTC+10, convenient for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
13%
Weight: 20
Almost no local freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
8%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; informal setups lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
12%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited flights; connections require transfers.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal public transit infrastructure.
🚶 Walkability
35%
Weight: 20
Small town layout allows walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
28%
Weight: 15
Limited and often expensive intercity transport.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Coverage is patchy; 3G/4G available but unreliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability affects performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
32%
Weight: 15
Frequent outages and voltage fluctuations common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but digital nomad-specific visas do not exist.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system 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 instability.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local presence; limited options for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not considered a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns; petty crime and occasional unrest.
♀️ Female Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Cultural challenges and safety concerns for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional ethnic tensions.