Kenema, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
#1669
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Nomad Score:
45%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Kenema is generally very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, though quality varies; basic apartments are inexpensive.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and motorcycle taxis are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options but affordable local events and social spots.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
31%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
40%
Weight: 30
Sierra Leonean Leone experiences moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
35%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, especially outside main urban centers.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces in Kenema.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Kenema is not a known destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life but limited infrastructure may impact productivity.
🌳 Environmental Quality
68%
Weight: 15
Natural surroundings are good but urban areas have some pollution issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
37%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is a challenge with limited waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
English is official language but Krio and local languages dominate; some communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality outside urban centers; some dust and smoke in town.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
28%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited resources and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited access to advanced medical care; emergency services are basic.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
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
70%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by natural greenery and forests, though urban green spaces are limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation aside from wet and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional music, dance, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small local bars and social gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
83%
Weight: 15
Access to forests, hills, and natural parks nearby for hiking and exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours and nature excursions available but not widely organized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Good local cuisine with fresh ingredients; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios in Kenema.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; mostly informal or outdoor exercise.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are widely available; processed foods less common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional or digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost non-existent locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; informal setups lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with limited support.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Kenema has a small airport with limited flights; main international access via Freetown.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and motorcycle taxis are common but no formal system.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable but infrastructure like sidewalks is limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps operating in Kenema.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads and safety infrastructure are poor.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Road travel is main option; buses and shared taxis available but roads can be rough.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in town but patchy in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
25%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators or solar power.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ 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 basic; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some government restrictions and self-censorship exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Stable compared to past but occasional unrest and corruption issues.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking bureaucracy is high; documentation requirements can be strict.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and paperwork-heavy but improving.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Kenema is not currently set up to support digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads in Kenema.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be conservative; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society; foreigners are usually welcomed.