Baucau, East Timor 🇹🇱
#2092
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Nomad Score:
50%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive, though options are limited and basic.
🍎 Food & Groceries
83%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Very cheap local transport options; mostly informal and limited in scope.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are sparse.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are low but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
55%
Weight: 30
Uses US dollar alongside local currency; relatively stable but some inflation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
41%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads must rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
35%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Very limited number of cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads; very few visitors.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain SIM cards with reasonable prices.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress; limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
86%
Weight: 15
Clean natural environment with low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
63%
Weight: 10
Moderate cleanliness; some areas have waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Tetum and Portuguese are official; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited family amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities; limited specialized care.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require travel to Dili or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
84%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; wet season can be intense.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
79%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green areas and countryside.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in accommodations and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and rural setting.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
77%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with unique traditions and history.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly small local bars.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
91%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, mountains, and natural parks.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available focusing on culture and nature.
🎳 Indoors Fun
28%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine with few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; basic facilities only.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited variety of health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+9; convenient for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Mostly cash-based economy; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Baucau Airport has limited flights; main international access via Dili.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town, walkable in central areas but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; travel mainly by private vehicle.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Some informal scooter rentals available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability affects performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but limited clarity for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally free but media is small and sometimes influenced.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; documentation requirements are strict.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not established as a nomad destination; infrastructure lacking.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; traditional culture may pose challenges.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity.