Pemba Island, Tanzania 🇹🇿
#1827
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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
Basic accommodation options are inexpensive, but limited availability of modern apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
89%
Weight: 20
Inexpensive local transport options like dala-dalas and motorcycle taxis.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are sparse.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
41%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
53%
Weight: 30
Tanzanian shilling experiences moderate fluctuations; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is generally slow and unreliable; 3G/4G coverage is spotty.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces on Pemba Island as of 2025.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
28%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
9%
Weight: 100
Pemba Island is largely undiscovered by digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
74%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle supports good work-life balance despite infrastructure challenges.
🌳 Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Pristine beaches and natural environment with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
56%
Weight: 10
Basic sanitation infrastructure; some areas have litter issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
43%
Weight: 30
Swahili is dominant; English is spoken by some but limited outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
94%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Good for families seeking nature and quiet; limited child-focused amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
31%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare facilities with basic services; serious cases require travel to mainland.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some rainy season months.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
72%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional tropical storms possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green areas and coastal vegetation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air-conditioned accommodations and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
23%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate remains fairly consistent.
🔊 Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to rural and island environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Swahili and island culture with unique traditions and history.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly low-key local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for beach activities, snorkeling, and nature exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
34%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Swahili.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
67%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available focusing on culture and nature, but limited variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
21%
Weight: 10
Scarce indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Local seafood and Swahili cuisine dominate; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios on the island.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
32%
Weight: 15
Few basic fitness centers; outdoor activities preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
71%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood widely available; limited processed food.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 time zone suitable for Europe and Middle East but less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
14%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote jobs must be sourced externally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
11%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
8%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces; no infrastructure for coworking.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is virtually nonexistent.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services like M-Pesa are available but limited card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
23%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
39%
Weight: 30
Pemba Airport has limited flights, mostly regional connections.
🚇 Public Transit
47%
Weight: 20
Informal transport options exist but no formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small towns are walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps operate on Pemba Island.
🚲 Cycling
52%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads are uneven and safety infrastructure is minimal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
33%
Weight: 15
Limited ferry and boat services; no train or bus networks.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Some motorcycle rentals available; limited scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
58%
Weight: 20
Coverage exists but signal strength and speed vary widely.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional connectivity issues occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
42%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; backup generators common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
69%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain; no special digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex for foreigners; no specific nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
63%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political tensions in Zanzibar region.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
37%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Lengthy and bureaucratic process for starting a business.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
21%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups on the island.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
18%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence related to digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Relatively safe with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity on the island.