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Makeni, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
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Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Makeni is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
83%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, though quality and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier but still affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
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 gatherings.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
34%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, membership tends to be expensive relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
Sierra Leonean Leone experiences moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable, with frequent outages and limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; nomads rely on cafes or informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
18%
Weight: 30
Limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Makeni is not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
63%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
54%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some waste management challenges.
🧼 Cleanliness
42%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; sanitation infrastructure is developing.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
English is official language but local languages dominate; communication can be challenging.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality outside urban centers; some dust and smoke locally.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities available but limited international schools or childcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
28%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare facilities with basic services; serious cases require travel.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
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
51%
Weight: 10
Some parks and natural areas but limited urban green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
33%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and expensive; fans are more common.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise from traffic and markets; quieter residential areas exist.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
74%
Weight: 20
Rich local traditions and cultural heritage with community events.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly local bars and informal gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
68%
Weight: 15
Access to natural landscapes and rural areas for exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; opportunities mainly through immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but limited tourist infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
27%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues or activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
69%
Weight: 25
Good local cuisine with fresh ingredients; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
25%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; informal exercise options more common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; processed healthy options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is favorable for European and African remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
18%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
8%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; quality is very low.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
22%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very limited startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
43%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but integration with international payments is limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
15%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
37%
Weight: 30
Makeni has a small airport with limited flights; main international access via Freetown.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and motorcycle taxis dominate; no formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Walkable in central areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but roads and safety infrastructure are poor.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; road conditions vary.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
12%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 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 can cause disruptions.
⚡ 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
65%
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
35%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Process is slow and paperwork-heavy.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Makeni is not currently considered nomad-friendly.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums related to Makeni for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime exists; caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be conservative; some safety concerns for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally welcoming to foreigners; low racial tensions.