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Nomad Score: 17%

πŸ’° Cost & Affordability

πŸ’Έ Cost of Living
21% Weight: 150
High cost of living due to scarcity of goods and reliance on imports; prices are inflated compared to local income levels.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
18% Weight: 80
Very limited housing options with high costs for basic accommodation, often in poor condition.
🍎 Food & Groceries
23% Weight: 40
Food prices are high due to import dependence and supply chain issues; fresh produce availability is limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
30% Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on informal and costly transport options.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
15% Weight: 15
Very few entertainment venues; costs are high relative to availability.
πŸ‹οΈ Gym Membership Cost
5% Weight: 10
Almost no formal gyms or fitness centers available.
πŸ’± Currency Stability
12% Weight: 30
South Sudanese Pound is highly volatile with frequent inflation and devaluation.

πŸ’» Digital Nomad Essentials

πŸš€ Internet Speed
10% Weight: 100
Extremely limited internet infrastructure; speeds are very slow and unreliable.
πŸ‘₯ Coworking Spaces Availability
0% Weight: 40
No known coworking spaces in Malakal.
β˜• Cafes with WiFi
5% Weight: 30
Very few cafes exist, and WiFi is rarely available or reliable.
πŸ’»β˜• Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0% Weight: 30
No cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0% Weight: 100
Malakal is not known or frequented by digital nomads.
πŸ“± Local SIM Card Availability
40% Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but registration process can be cumbersome.

🌟 Quality of Life

βš–οΈ Work-Life Balance
20% Weight: 30
Challenging environment with limited leisure options and high stress due to instability.
🌳 Environmental Quality
30% Weight: 15
Natural environment is relatively intact but urban pollution and waste management are poor.
🧼 Cleanliness
10% Weight: 10
Poor sanitation and waste disposal infrastructure lead to low cleanliness standards.
πŸ—¨οΈ Language Barrier
35% Weight: 30
English is an official language but local languages dominate; limited English proficiency outside official contexts.
πŸ’¨ Air Quality
40% Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity, but dust and open waste can affect it.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family Friendly
15% Weight: 25
Limited facilities and safety concerns make it difficult for families.

πŸ₯ Healthcare

πŸ₯ Healthcare Quality
10% Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are very limited and under-resourced.
πŸ’‰ Healthcare Affordability
20% Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive relative to income and often requires travel to other cities.
πŸ₯ Healthcare
10% Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is poor and unreliable.

🌿 Climate & Environment

β˜€οΈ Weather
65% Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot temperatures; rainy season can be intense but generally warm and sunny.
πŸŒͺ️ Natural Disaster Risk
40% Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters but flooding during rainy season can occur.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20% Weight: 10
Limited formal green spaces or parks within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10% Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in homes and public spaces.
πŸ‚ Seasonal Variety
30% Weight: 10
Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons but little temperature variation.
πŸ”Š Noise Pollution
30% Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; lack of traffic reduces noise but generators and crowds contribute.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
40% Weight: 20
Rich local cultures and traditions but limited cultural events or infrastructure.
πŸŒƒ Nightlife
5% Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50% Weight: 15
Access to natural landscapes and river areas but limited organized outdoor activities.
πŸ—£οΈ Language Learning Opportunities
20% Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
25% Weight: 10
Limited tourism infrastructure; some local cultural experiences possible.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10% Weight: 10
Very few indoor entertainment options.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
20% Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0% Weight: 10
No known yoga studios.
πŸ‹οΈ Fitness Facilities
5% Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
πŸ₯— Healthy Food Options
20% Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but limited; processed healthy options are rare.

πŸ’Ό Work Environment

πŸ•°οΈ Time Zone Favorability
50% Weight: 20
UTC+3 time zone is moderately favorable for European and Middle Eastern remote work.
🀝 Networking Opportunities
5% Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
πŸ’» Remote Job Opportunities
5% Weight: 20
Local remote job market is negligible.
πŸ†“ Freelance Ecosystem
0% Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem.
🏒 Coworking Quality
0% Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.

πŸ“ˆ Business & Economy

πŸš€ Startup Scene
0% Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
πŸ’³ Local Payment Services
15% Weight: 10
Limited banking and mobile payment infrastructure; cash remains dominant.
πŸ”— Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5% Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.

πŸš† Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
20% Weight: 30
Malakal Airport has limited flights, mostly domestic or regional; connectivity is poor.
πŸš‡ Public Transit
10% Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚢 Walkability
30% Weight: 20
Somewhat walkable in central areas but infrastructure is poor and unsafe.
πŸš— Ride-sharing Services
0% Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10% Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; roads are not safe for cyclists.
πŸš„ Intercity Travel Options
20% Weight: 15
Limited and unreliable intercity transport options.
πŸ›΅ Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0% Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.

πŸ“‘ Connectivity

πŸ“± Mobile Network Coverage
30% Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is patchy and often unreliable.
πŸ”’ VPN Reliability
20% Weight: 20
VPNs can be used but internet instability affects reliability.
⚑ Power Grid Reliability
10% Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and limited grid coverage.
πŸ“Ά Public WiFi Availability
0% Weight: 10
No public WiFi infrastructure.

βš–οΈ Legal & Administrative

πŸ›‚ Visa Ease
30% Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic but possible; no special digital nomad visa.
πŸ“Š Tax Friendliness
40% Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and opaque tax system.
πŸ—£οΈ Freedom of Speech
20% Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech with government restrictions.
πŸ›οΈ Political Stability
10% Weight: 20
Ongoing conflict and instability severely impact safety and daily life.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
10% Weight: 15
Difficult due to limited banking infrastructure and documentation requirements.
πŸ“„ Ease of Business Registration
15% Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with limited support.
πŸ“„βœˆοΈ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
5% Weight: 50
Malakal is not considered nomad friendly due to infrastructure and safety issues.
🀝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0% Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐πŸ‘₯ Online Community Presence
5% Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.

πŸ›‘οΈ Safety & Tolerance

πŸ›‘οΈ 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; some ethnic tensions exist.

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