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Gizo, Solomon Islands 🇸🇧
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Nomad Score:
41%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to urban centers, but imported goods can be pricey due to remoteness.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited options; basic housing is affordable but quality and availability can be inconsistent.
🍎 Food & Groceries
58%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported groceries are expensive and limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
47%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on boats and infrequent services increase costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment venues; most activities are nature-based and low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
10%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms; fitness mostly through outdoor activities.
💱 Currency Stability
63%
Weight: 30
Solomon Islands dollar is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
25%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi is often weak or unavailable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
2%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards easily available and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with strong community ties and natural surroundings.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean air and water.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure; cleanliness varies by area.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
English is official language but local dialects are common; some communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrialization.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with outdoor activities but limited schooling and healthcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare facilities with basic services; serious cases require evacuation.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is low cost but limited in scope and quality.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; advanced care requires travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
31%
Weight: 10
Vulnerable to cyclones, flooding, and occasional earthquakes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
98%
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.
🔊 Noise Pollution
85%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and natural surroundings.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
80%
Weight: 20
Rich Melanesian culture with strong traditions and community events.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for diving, hiking, and exploring pristine nature.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language classes; immersion possible with local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal fitness facilities; outdoor activities preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
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 region but less ideal for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; remote work depends on internet access.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
1%
Weight: 15
Negligible adoption or infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited flights; connections require multiple stops.
🚇 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 services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited boat and small plane services; travel can be slow and costly.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; mostly informal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G/4G coverage in town; spotty in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
35%
Weight: 15
Frequent outages and voltage fluctuations common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi spots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival available for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, but limited tax treaties.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free but small community dynamics can limit open criticism.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Some historical unrest; currently stable but fragile.
🏦 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 exists but can be slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or support groups for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft possible.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Respectful culture but limited services and some traditional gender roles.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse ethnic groups.