Rumbek, South Sudan 🇸🇸
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Nomad Score:
34%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable basic goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive but options are very limited and basic.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are affordable but variety is limited, with many imported goods being expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Local transport is cheap but infrastructure is poor and options are minimal.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are low but choices are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, membership costs are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
21%
Weight: 30
South Sudanese Pound is highly volatile with frequent inflation and devaluation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
15%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow, unreliable, and expensive with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces exist in Rumbek.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and those with WiFi are rare and unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Virtually no digital nomad presence or community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Challenging due to infrastructure and social conditions but peaceful environment.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Rural environment with natural surroundings but limited sanitation infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is poor with limited waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
35%
Weight: 30
English is official but local languages dominate; communication can be difficult.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are very basic and under-resourced.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is low cost but quality is poor.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot temperatures and a distinct wet season; generally sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters but seasonal flooding can occur.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by natural landscapes but few maintained parks or urban green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited availability of air conditioning in homes and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
35%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with wet and dry seasons, limited temperature variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Rich local cultures and traditions but limited cultural infrastructure for visitors.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Almost no nightlife or entertainment venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Abundant natural surroundings and opportunities for outdoor exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
35%
Weight: 10
Limited organized tours; local experiences mostly informal and community-based.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness facilities, mostly basic and informal.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited health-focused food outlets.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+2 time zone is moderately favorable for European and African remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
Very nascent or non-existent startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
20%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but limited banking infrastructure.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Rumbek has a small airport with limited flights; major international travel requires travel to Juba.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Small town layout allows walking but infrastructure is poor.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads and safety infrastructure are poor.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
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
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is patchy and slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet instability affects reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
15%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and limited grid coverage.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi availability.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but process can be slow and bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is underdeveloped with low enforcement but also limited clarity.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Restricted freedom of speech with government controls and censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
15%
Weight: 20
Political instability and conflict risks remain high.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Banking services are limited and account opening is bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Very low friendliness to digital nomads due to infrastructure and services.
🤝 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
20%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns due to political instability and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Challenging environment for women due to cultural norms and safety issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity and occasional ethnic tensions.