Malakal, South Sudan 🇸🇸
#326
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Nomad Score:
31%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living due to limited infrastructure and local economy; basic goods and services are inexpensive.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and availability are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive but selection is limited; imported goods are costly and scarce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Transportation is very cheap, mostly informal modes like motorbikes and shared taxis.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are low but choices are minimal.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership is expensive relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
21%
Weight: 30
South Sudanese Pound is highly volatile with frequent inflation and devaluation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
15%
Weight: 100
Very slow and unreliable internet; limited infrastructure and frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomad infrastructure is virtually non-existent.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is poor and inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater to digital nomads or provide necessary amenities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
2%
Weight: 100
Malakal is not known or frequented by digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards are available and affordable but network quality varies.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Challenging due to limited amenities and infrastructure, but low cost of living may reduce stress.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Basic environment with some pollution and poor waste management.
🧼 Cleanliness
28%
Weight: 10
City suffers from poor sanitation and waste disposal issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
English is official but local languages dominate; communication can be difficult for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate; dust and smoke from cooking fires affect some areas.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
20%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities and safety concerns make it difficult for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are very limited and under-resourced.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is low-cost but quality is poor, requiring travel for serious treatment.
🏥 Healthcare
12%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is inadequate for most medical needs.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot temperatures; rainy season can be intense but generally warm and sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public parks or green recreational areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
25%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and expensive; most buildings lack climate control.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mostly hot with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; typical of a developing urban area.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
45%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture but limited cultural events or attractions for visitors.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; few bars or clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Access to natural landscapes nearby but infrastructure for outdoor activities is minimal.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
30%
Weight: 10
Limited organized tours; local experiences mostly informal and community-based.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Scarce indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
35%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; few international or diverse food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities beyond informal options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
30%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited variety and organic options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 time zone is moderately favorable for coordinating with Europe and Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
3%
Weight: 20
Local economy does not support remote job market; opportunities are negligible.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
2%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem or platforms locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
1%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is virtually non-existent.
💳 Local Payment Services
15%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are limited and unreliable.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
2%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Malakal Airport offers limited domestic flights; international connectivity is poor.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal transport.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable but infrastructure like sidewalks is poor.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps or services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but unsafe due to poor road conditions and traffic.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; mostly by road with poor infrastructure.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is patchy and often unreliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be used but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
10%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
35%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for some nationalities but process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and opaque tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech with government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
15%
Weight: 20
Ongoing conflict and instability in the region affect safety and stability.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult due to bureaucratic hurdles and limited banking infrastructure.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and complicated.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
3%
Weight: 50
Malakal is not considered nomad friendly due to infrastructure and safety concerns.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
10%
Weight: 100
High security risks due to conflict and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Challenging environment for women due to cultural norms and safety concerns.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to foreigners can cause occasional issues.