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Dili, East Timor 🇹🇱
#1070
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable local goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
74%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality varies; limited high-end options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh and inexpensive produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Very low transportation costs due to limited public transit and reliance on motorbikes or walking.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable, mostly local cultural events and small venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
63%
Weight: 30
Uses US dollar alongside local currency; relatively stable but some inflation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
41%
Weight: 100
Internet is improving but still slow and unreliable in many areas; fiber limited to central locations.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
25%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces; digital nomad infrastructure is minimal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
38%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but speeds and reliability vary greatly.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
29%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
17%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress; slower pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Natural environment is good but urban areas can be affected by waste management issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
43%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is inconsistent; some areas suffer from litter and poor sanitation.
🗨️ Language Barrier
37%
Weight: 30
Tetum and Portuguese are official languages; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrialization and traffic.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities but safe environment for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; serious medical cases require travel abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
79%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable but limited in quality and availability.
🏥 Healthcare
37%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; basic care available but lacks specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; wet season can be intense but generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
51%
Weight: 10
Some risk of earthquakes and tropical storms; moderate risk overall.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Some parks and natural areas nearby but urban green spaces are limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
48%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many accommodations lack reliable cooling.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate means little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; some areas can be noisy due to traffic and local activities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
76%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
32%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
83%
Weight: 15
Abundant natural beauty including beaches, hills, and forests for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; opportunity to learn Tetum and Portuguese informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
67%
Weight: 10
Several cultural and nature tours available but infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
28%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; limited cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
19%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
UTC+9 time zone is convenient for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
23%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
21%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and community are underdeveloped.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; quality and amenities are basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with very few tech startups.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and banking services are limited but improving.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
18%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; mostly regional connections.
🚇 Public Transit
17%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on motorbikes and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is basic and sidewalks limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
32%
Weight: 15
Few ride-sharing options; mostly local taxis and motorbike taxis.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but infrastructure and safety are limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; travel between cities can be challenging.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals are available and popular among locals and visitors.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
62%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but patchy in rural zones.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common; infrastructure is improving but still unstable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; relatively straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system is basic; foreign income taxation rules are unclear.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech; some government oversight but generally open.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Political environment is fragile but stable enough for daily life.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration process is slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
22%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to Dili digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
68%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate female friendliness; cultural norms can be conservative.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Relatively tolerant society with some ethnic diversity.