Bagamoyo, Tanzania 🇹🇿
#1826
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though limited variety; basic apartments are inexpensive.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and boda-boda (motorcycle taxis) are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited formal entertainment venues; local cultural events are inexpensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
54%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership prices are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
51%
Weight: 30
Tanzanian Shilling experiences moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
43%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are often slow and inconsistent, especially outside main towns.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces in Bagamoyo.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity can be unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Minimal presence of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Bagamoyo is not a known hotspot for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slow pace, suitable for balancing work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Coastal environment with natural beauty, though some areas lack waste management.
🧼 Cleanliness
42%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; infrastructure for sanitation is developing.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
Swahili is dominant; English is spoken by some but not widespread.
💨 Air Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
37%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
41%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
63%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
68%
Weight: 10
Natural coastal and rural green areas available but limited urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
34%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in accommodations and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich Swahili culture and history with local traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
27%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly local bars with low activity.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
83%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, forests, and historical sites.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Good opportunity to learn Swahili through immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
74%
Weight: 10
Several cultural and historical tours available, including heritage sites.
🎳 Indoors Fun
29%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful but limited variety; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
58%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are available; limited organic or specialty health foods.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 time zone is convenient for Europe, less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Minimal formal networking events for professionals or digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
18%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost non-existent locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces with professional amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
23%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
57%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services like M-Pesa are widely used and reliable.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
32%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption but growing interest in crypto among younger population.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Dar es Salaam, about 70 km away; limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and motorcycle taxis dominate; no formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Town center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited dedicated infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
52%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis connect to nearby cities; travel times can be long.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
31%
Weight: 10
Limited rental options, mostly informal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
67%
Weight: 20
Good 3G/4G coverage in town; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional slowdowns occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
48%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
63%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable on arrival; longer stays require more paperwork.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex for foreigners; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
38%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
42%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic and slow but improving.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not yet developed as a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known regular nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads in Bagamoyo.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Relatively safe with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be conservative; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but occasional biases exist.