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Malakal, South Sudan 🇸🇸
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Nomad Score:
17%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 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.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
5%
Weight: 10
Almost no formal gyms or fitness centers available.
💱 Currency Stability
12%
Weight: 30
South Sudanese Pound is highly volatile with frequent inflation and devaluation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
10%
Weight: 100
Extremely limited internet infrastructure; speeds are very slow and unreliable.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No known coworking spaces in Malakal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
5%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes exist, and WiFi is rarely available or reliable.
💻☕ 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.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
40%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but registration process can be cumbersome.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ 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.
🗨️ Language Barrier
35%
Weight: 30
English is an official language but local languages dominate; limited English proficiency outside official contexts.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity, but dust and open waste can affect it.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
15%
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
20%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive relative to income and often requires travel to other cities.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is poor and unreliable.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
65%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot temperatures; rainy season can be intense but generally warm and sunny.
🌪️ 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.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons but little temperature variation.
🔊 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.
🌃 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.
🗣️ 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.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
20%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but limited; processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ 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.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
5%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is negligible.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
15%
Weight: 10
Limited banking and mobile payment infrastructure; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Malakal Airport has limited flights, mostly domestic or regional; connectivity is poor.
🚇 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.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; roads are not safe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited and unreliable intercity transport options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
30%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is patchy and often unreliable.
🔒 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.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No public WiFi infrastructure.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic but possible; no special digital nomad visa.
📊 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
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.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
15%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with limited support.
📄✈️ 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.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal 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; some ethnic tensions exist.