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Auki, Solomon Islands 🇸🇧
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to global standards, though some imported goods can be pricey.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Basic housing is affordable, but limited options and quality can vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported food items are expensive and less accessible.
🚌 Transportation Cost
52%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on boats and informal taxis can increase costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment venues; costs are moderate but options are limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
23%
Weight: 10
Very limited gym facilities; memberships are rare and expensive if available.
💱 Currency Stability
55%
Weight: 30
Solomon Islands dollar is moderately stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
31%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces available in Auki.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connectivity is often weak.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean air and water.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Varies by area; some public spaces are clean, others less maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
English is official but local languages dominate; communication can be challenging.
💨 Air Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited family amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
25%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
85%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of cyclones and flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
92%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and forests.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in most accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate remains fairly constant.
🔊 Noise Pollution
80%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Melanesian culture with unique traditions and community life.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, diving, and exploring natural beauty.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and nature excursions available but not widely commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Simple local cuisine; limited variety and few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh local produce available but limited health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+11; suitable for Asia-Pacific but less ideal for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces exist.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Very nascent 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 of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Auki has a small airport with limited flights; connections require transfers.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Boat and limited air travel options; travel can be slow and costly.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options, mostly informal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G coverage in town; rural areas have poor signal.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but can be slow due to limited bandwidth.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
35%
Weight: 15
Frequent outages and unstable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some cultural sensitivities exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional local tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; strict documentation required.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but bureaucratic and slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not developed as a nomad destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms may affect female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse ethnic groups.