Liquica, East Timor 🇹🇱
#2093
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Nomad Score:
50%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, mostly basic but sufficient for budget travelers.
🍎 Food & Groceries
83%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier but still reasonable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
79%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport but low-cost options like motorbike taxis are common and cheap.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; local cultural events are affordable but nightlife is minimal.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Uses US dollar alongside local currency; relatively stable but local economic fluctuations exist.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are slow and inconsistent, especially outside main towns.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads rely on cafes or accommodations with WiFi.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
40%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity can be unreliable and slow.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering to digital nomads; seating and power outlets scarce.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; largely undiscovered destination.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress; limited work infrastructure but peaceful environment.
🌳 Environmental Quality
88%
Weight: 15
Clean natural environment with minimal pollution and beautiful coastal areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure; some areas have litter issues but generally acceptable.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Tetum and Portuguese are official languages; English is not widely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities and services for families; basic schooling and healthcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
25%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited services; serious cases require travel to Dili or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
28%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped and not suitable for complex medical needs.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; wet season can bring heavy rains but generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
92%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green areas, forests, and coastal landscapes.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation; mainly wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
85%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and rural setting.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, beach activities, and exploring natural beauty.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and cultural experiences available but infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; few cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is simple and fresh; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios; practice mostly informal or self-guided.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness centers; outdoor exercise is more common.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; processed food options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+9 time zone; suitable for Asia-Pacific region but less ideal for Europe or Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local job market for remote work is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is virtually non-existent.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Basic mobile payment options exist but cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
One small airport with limited international flights; most travel requires connection via Dili.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal transport.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town layout allows walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads are basic and safety infrastructure limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services and road infrastructure; travel between towns can be challenging.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals available but limited in number and quality.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in town areas but patchy in rural zones.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably; no major restrictions on internet access.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable supply in many areas.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and generally unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Simple tax system but limited incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some political sensitivities remain.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking system is basic; foreigners face some bureaucratic hurdles.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Process is possible but slow and requires local assistance.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or forums related to digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, though infrastructure is basic.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate cultural conservatism; women should exercise caution but generally safe.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Relatively tolerant society with diverse ethnic groups.