Zanzibar City, Tanzania 🇹🇿
#251
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Nomad Score:
58%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, especially for food and local services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality varies; beachfront and tourist areas are pricier.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and dala-dala minibuses are very cheap; taxis more expensive but still affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable, with local events and beach activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
61%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; membership fees are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
53%
Weight: 30
Tanzanian Shilling experiences moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
48%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, especially outside main tourist areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly informal setups or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
55%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
40%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically catering to digital nomads; work-friendly environments are scarce.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
27%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot yet; low community presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with plenty of leisure options; slower pace suits balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Coastal environment with good air quality but some waste management challenges.
🧼 Cleanliness
43%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; cleanliness standards vary widely.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Swahili is primary language; English is spoken in tourist areas but limited elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality may require private clinics which are pricier.
🏥 Healthcare
47%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is basic; serious conditions require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
64%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional tropical storms possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
71%
Weight: 10
Natural coastal and forested areas nearby; limited urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
58%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and some apartments but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation; mainly wet and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
86%
Weight: 20
Rich Swahili culture with historic sites, music, and vibrant local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
42%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly low-key bars and beach gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
91%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, marine parks, and nature reserves.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Good opportunity to learn Swahili through immersion and local classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
83%
Weight: 10
Abundant tours for spice farms, historic Stone Town, and marine activities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
37%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly small cinemas and cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
74%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with fresh seafood and spices; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
39%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some classes offered in resorts or community centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
50%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and outdoor fitness options available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood widely available; organic and specialty health foods limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events; mostly informal meetups among expats and tourists.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
28%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most rely on international remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
29%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities; not comparable to major hubs.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
31%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem focused on local needs.
💳 Local Payment Services
62%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services like M-Pesa widely used; limited card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
34%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness; regulatory environment unclear.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
57%
Weight: 30
Zanzibar Airport has regional flights and some international connections; limited direct long-haul flights.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Informal minibuses and taxis available; no formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Stone Town is walkable; other areas less pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
38%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps are limited; taxis and boda-bodas dominate.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but infrastructure is minimal and roads can be busy.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Ferries connect Zanzibar to mainland; limited bus and flight options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
63%
Weight: 10
Scooter and bike rentals available for tourists; informal market.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in urban and tourist areas; rural coverage less reliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
54%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
47%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in hotels and cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; limited incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally respected but some restrictions and self-censorship exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
62%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions and protests.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; requires local documentation and can be slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic but improving with government reforms.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
41%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads; more suited for adventurous types.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence; limited forums or groups focused on Zanzibar.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
67%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require caution and respect for local customs.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society; some occasional discrimination reported.