Freetown, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
#865
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to global standards, though prices can vary with imported goods being expensive.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options exist but quality and availability can be inconsistent.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported food is costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and motorcycle taxis are cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs vary but generally affordable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership tends to be pricier relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
38%
Weight: 30
Leone has experienced volatility and inflation concerns in recent years.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
35%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with reasonable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but infrastructure challenges can impact productivity.
🌳 Environmental Quality
42%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is a challenge with visible litter and poor sanitation in some areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, easing communication for many foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate due to traffic and open burning.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
35%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and healthcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; serious medical needs require travel abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but limited in quality.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Limited access to advanced medical care and specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
38%
Weight: 10
Few public parks or green spaces within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in hotels and some offices but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation due to tropical climate.
🔊 Noise Pollution
30%
Weight: 10
High noise levels from traffic and street activities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with vibrant music, dance, and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly local bars and occasional events.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Proximity to beaches and natural reserves offers outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; opportunity to learn local languages informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and nature tours available but infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful and affordable; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy foods are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and parts of Africa, less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events for digital professionals.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is limited; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
28%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Existing coworking spaces are basic and lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Emerging but nascent startup ecosystem with limited funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
45%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services are growing but international payment options are limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Lungi International Airport connects to regional hubs but limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and motorcycle taxis dominate; no formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure and safety concerns limit walking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; reliance on motorcycle taxis and informal transport.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Road travel is common but infrastructure is poor; limited bus services.
🛵 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 weaker in rural surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPN services work but internet instability can affect connection quality.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators or solar backups.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but process can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not particularly favorable for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally respected but occasional government restrictions reported.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking bureaucracy is significant; documentation requirements high.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Process is improving but still slow and cumbersome.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums for digital nomads in Freetown.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety concerns; petty crime common, caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety issues can pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally welcoming to foreigners but occasional discrimination reported.