Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 🇹🇿
#250
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
76%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially outside the city center, but quality can vary.
🍎 Food & Groceries
84%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and motorcycle taxis (bodaboda) are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Affordable nightlife and cultural activities, though options are somewhat limited.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and more expensive relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
45%
Weight: 30
Tanzanian Shilling experiences moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
57%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-20 Mbps; fiber available in some areas but not widespread.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
42%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking options, mostly small and emerging spaces.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
50%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
40%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically catering to digital nomads; power outlets and seating can be limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
31%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot yet; community is small.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with opportunities to enjoy local culture and nature.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution is moderate; coastal location offers some natural air quality benefits.
🧼 Cleanliness
43%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is inconsistent, with some areas suffering from waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Swahili is dominant; English is widely spoken in business and tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
52%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate, with dust and vehicle emissions affecting some parts.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
48%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality varies significantly.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy seasons can be intense but short.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during heavy rains.
🏞️ Green Spaces
58%
Weight: 10
Some parks and coastal areas, but limited green space within the urban core.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Common in hotels and newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mostly hot and humid with rainy and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich Swahili culture with vibrant music, art, and history.
🌃 Nightlife
60%
Weight: 15
Growing nightlife scene with bars and clubs, but less diverse than larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
80%
Weight: 15
Proximity to beaches, islands, and national parks offers excellent outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
70%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities to learn Swahili through immersion and local classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
79%
Weight: 10
Many cultural tours, markets, and excursions available for immersive experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas and malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
74%
Weight: 25
Diverse local cuisine with fresh seafood and street food; fewer international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
38%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some fitness centers offer classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
50%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety and quality.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant; processed healthy options less common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 timezone suits European and Middle Eastern remote work schedules well.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads and entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
37%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent with few support structures.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Basic facilities with limited amenities; improving slowly.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
42%
Weight: 15
Emerging tech and startup community but still small and underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
65%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services like M-Pesa are widely used and reliable.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited infrastructure for blockchain and crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
International airport with connections mainly to Africa and Middle East; limited direct long-haul flights.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Minibus taxis and buses are common but informal and sometimes unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Urban layout and infrastructure limit walkability; sidewalks often in poor condition.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
58%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Bolt operate but coverage is limited compared to bigger cities.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads can be unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis available but journeys can be long and uncomfortable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of scooter or bike rentals for tourists or nomads.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; rural coverage less reliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages occur; backup power often necessary.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain; e-visas available for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no specific 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 and protests occur.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Process is improving but still involves paperwork and delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Basic amenities exist but infrastructure and community support for nomads are limited.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence and limited digital nomad forums focused on Dar es Salaam.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime common, but violent crime less frequent in tourist areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
45%
Weight: 50
Women should exercise caution, especially at night; cultural norms can be conservative.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society, though some racial and ethnic tensions exist.