Rumbek, South Sudan 🇸🇸
#328
6.80639, 29.676748
Nomad Score:
33%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
62%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to many countries, but prices can vary significantly based on availability.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55%
Weight: 80
Basic accommodation is available, but options can be limited and prices vary widely.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods can be expensive and availability is inconsistent.
🚌 Transportation Cost
40%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport options; reliance on taxis or private vehicles can increase costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
35%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment options available, and those that exist can be costly relative to local income.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
20%
Weight: 10
Limited gym facilities; memberships are rare and often expensive for the local market.
💱 Currency Stability
25%
Weight: 30
The South Sudanese Pound is unstable, leading to fluctuating prices and economic uncertainty.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
30%
Weight: 100
Internet access is available but often slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Very few, if any, coworking spaces exist, making it difficult for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes with WiFi; those that exist may not have reliable connections.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes cater to digital nomads; options are extremely limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Rumbek is not a popular destination for digital nomads, with little community presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can be challenging due to limited infrastructure and services.
🌳 Environmental Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Natural surroundings are generally good, but urban areas may suffer from pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies widely; urban areas often struggle with waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
English is spoken in some areas, but many locals speak Arabic or local languages, creating barriers.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable, but can be affected by dust and pollution in urban areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack necessary resources and staff.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are generally affordable, but quality is often lacking.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available, but serious conditions may require travel to other countries.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Warm climate with a dry season; generally pleasant weather year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Risk of flooding and other natural disasters exists, but is not frequent.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available; urban areas lack parks and recreational areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available but not common in all accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; primarily warm with little change throughout the year.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
45%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited opportunities for cultural experiences.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; few bars or entertainment venues available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Natural beauty is present, with opportunities for outdoor activities, but infrastructure is lacking.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning; few resources available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
30%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours or local experiences available for visitors.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor entertainment options; limited activities available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is available, but variety and quality can be inconsistent.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
15%
Weight: 15
Very few fitness facilities; options are extremely limited.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited healthy food options available; local diet may not cater to health-conscious individuals.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for working with Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for digital nomads or remote workers.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available locally; reliance on international jobs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem; few resources or support for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces; quality is non-existent.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No significant startup scene; very few entrepreneurial opportunities.
💳 Local Payment Services
20%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available; reliance on cash transactions.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
No significant adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency in the local economy.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Limited airport connectivity; few international flights available.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are extremely limited; reliance on private transport is necessary.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure is lacking in many parts of the city.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available; limited transport options.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but not common; infrastructure is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; reliance on private vehicles or buses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No rental services for scooters or bikes available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
30%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is available but can be unreliable in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs can work, but reliability may vary based on local internet conditions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability for remote work.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very few public WiFi options available; most connections are private.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complicated and lengthy for foreigners.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax policies are not particularly favorable for expatriates.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; government restrictions are common.
🏛️ Political Stability
25%
Weight: 20
Political instability is a concern; ongoing conflicts affect daily life.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be challenging for foreigners due to regulations.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
20%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are cumbersome and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available; visa options are limited.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Rumbek is not considered a nomad-friendly city due to lack of infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety can be a concern; crime rates are higher in certain areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can make it challenging for women; safety concerns exist.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Some level of racial tolerance exists, but societal issues can arise.