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Freetown, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, affordable food and transport.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
74%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality varies and expat-standard housing is pricier.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and motorcycle taxis are cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited formal entertainment venues; local socializing is inexpensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
43%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often with basic facilities and moderate pricing.
💱 Currency Stability
37%
Weight: 30
Leone has experienced inflation and currency fluctuations, impacting stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
41%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
25%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads work from cafes or private accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
39%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
28%
Weight: 30
Limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Freetown is not a well-known digital nomad hub.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
78%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID; affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but infrastructure challenges can affect productivity.
🌳 Environmental Quality
52%
Weight: 15
Natural beauty present but urban pollution and waste management issues exist.
🧼 Cleanliness
34%
Weight: 10
City struggles with waste disposal and street cleanliness.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
English is official language, but Krio is widely spoken; some language challenges remain.
💨 Air Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Air pollution from traffic and open burning affects quality.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
32%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack advanced services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
68%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding during rainy season; low earthquake risk.
🏞️ Green Spaces
56%
Weight: 10
Some parks and coastal areas, but urban green spaces are limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
39%
Weight: 10
Urban noise from traffic and markets is common.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
73%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with vibrant music, dance, and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
47%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly local bars and occasional events.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Access to beaches, hills, and nature reserves nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
58%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Krio and local languages exist but are informal.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
69%
Weight: 10
Cultural tours and nature excursions available but not heavily commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
39%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
64%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful and affordable; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
12%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
38%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and outdoor fitness options available but limited.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available; processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
63%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
29%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital professionals.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
27%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
23%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
31%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but limited resources and funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
44%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services are growing but cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Lungi International Airport connects to regional hubs; limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
48%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and motorcycle taxis dominate; no formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
36%
Weight: 20
Sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are limited and uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
21%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; reliance on motorcycle taxis and informal taxis.
🚲 Cycling
19%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads are not bike-friendly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
42%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services and ferries; travel can be slow and unreliable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but patchy in rural zones.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet speed and stability affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
33%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators or solar backups.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
27%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
54%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
46%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
61%
Weight: 15
Generally respected but occasional government pressure on media.
🏛️ Political Stability
57%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
42%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
48%
Weight: 10
Process is improving but still involves delays and paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
26%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
14%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
23%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to Freetown digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
45%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns; petty crime common, caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
37%
Weight: 50
Women should exercise caution; cultural norms and safety issues present.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally welcoming to foreigners, though some cultural misunderstandings may occur.