Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, with low prices for daily expenses and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
64%
Weight: 80
Affordable but varies; central Dakar can be pricier, while outskirts offer cheaper options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food are inexpensive; imported goods cost more but still reasonable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and shared taxis are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
67%
Weight: 15
Affordable nightlife and cultural events, though some venues can be pricier for tourists.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
53%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are limited and can be moderately priced compared to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
71%
Weight: 30
The CFA franc is pegged to the Euro, providing relative currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Internet is improving but still inconsistent; average speeds around 10-20 Mbps in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
42%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist, mostly in central Dakar, limiting options for nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies and can be unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
45%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads with good work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
37%
Weight: 100
Still emerging as a digital nomad destination; relatively low international nomad presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with emphasis on social life and community; work infrastructure less developed.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues, but coastal location offers cleaner air.
🧼 Cleanliness
41%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is a challenge with visible litter and sanitation issues in some areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
French is official language; limited English spoken outside tourist and business sectors.
💨 Air Quality
53%
Weight: 15
Moderate air pollution due to traffic and dust; coastal breezes help mitigate effects.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
48%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
72%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious conditions often require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Warm tropical climate with dry and wet seasons; generally sunny and pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited green parks and recreational areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and offices but less so in local homes and cafes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons only.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
89%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with vibrant music, art, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
63%
Weight: 15
Active nightlife with clubs, bars, and live music, though not as extensive as larger global cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
71%
Weight: 15
Access to beaches, nearby nature reserves, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities to learn French and Wolof through immersion and local classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Varied cultural tours, markets, and historical sites available for exploration.
🎳 Indoors Fun
47%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas and malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
82%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful local cuisine with fresh seafood and street food culture.
🧠 Yoga Studios
32%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios; wellness culture is still developing.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers, mostly in upscale neighborhoods.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible but less emphasized.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone favorable for European and African clients; less ideal for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads and entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
38%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent with few support structures.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Basic coworking spaces with limited amenities and inconsistent internet.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
43%
Weight: 15
Growing startup ecosystem but still in early stages with limited funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services like Orange Money are popular but international payment options limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
67%
Weight: 30
Blaise Diagne International Airport offers connections mainly to Europe and Africa.
🚇 Public Transit
58%
Weight: 20
Public buses and shared taxis available but infrastructure is informal and crowded.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Walkable in central areas but sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Yango and local taxis available but less reliable than in bigger cities.
🚲 Cycling
28%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads can be unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Bus and shared taxi networks connect Dakar to other cities; limited train services.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; rural coverage less consistent.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages in some areas; backup generators common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process but no specific nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no special tax incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
72%
Weight: 15
Generally respected with some limitations; relatively open media environment.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable democracy with occasional protests but no major unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires significant paperwork; non-residents face challenges.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Process improving but still bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Emerging destination with some infrastructure gaps for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence of Dakar-based digital nomad communities.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime common, but violent crime less frequent.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be challenging; women should exercise caution especially at night.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse population and welcoming attitude toward foreigners.