Makeni, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
#1670
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Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Makeni 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 and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce and staples, but imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and motorcycle taxis are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options but affordable local events and social gatherings.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
42%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
45%
Weight: 30
Sierra Leonean Leone experiences moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
31%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable, with frequent outages and limited broadband coverage.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; nomads rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Makeni is not a known destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Rural surroundings with moderate pollution but some waste management challenges.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; sanitation infrastructure is developing.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
English is official language but Krio and local languages dominate; communication can be challenging.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited access to advanced medical care; serious cases require travel to Freetown or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by natural vegetation and farmland; limited urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and expensive; most rely on fans.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich local traditions and community life, though limited cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly informal gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Access to rural landscapes and nature; good for hiking and exploring.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible with local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Limited organized tours; authentic local experiences available through community.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues or activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but limited variety; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few gyms or fitness centers; informal exercise common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; processed foods less common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; mostly reliant on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very limited startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
15%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Freetown; Makeni has a small airstrip with limited flights.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and motorcycle taxis are main transport modes.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Town center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but road conditions and safety are concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Bus and shared taxis available but roads can be poor.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Limited rental options; mostly informal arrangements.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in town but patchy in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
35%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators or solar.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
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 respected but some media restrictions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Process is improving but still slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Makeni is not established as a digital nomad destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be conservative; female travelers should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally welcoming to foreigners; some cultural differences may exist.