Canouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨
#1197
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Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Canouan is a luxury island destination with high prices for most goods and services, making it expensive for digital nomads on a budget.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
21%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is mostly upscale villas and resorts, with limited budget options, resulting in very high costs.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Food and groceries are expensive due to import reliance and luxury tourism focus.
🚌 Transportation Cost
40%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on taxis and rental cars increases costs moderately.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are mostly resort-based and pricey.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
45%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, mostly attached to resorts, with moderate to high membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is pegged to the USD, providing good currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
54%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but can be inconsistent; speeds are moderate but improving.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces on the island.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes with WiFi; mostly resort cafes.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Very low digital nomad presence due to high costs and limited infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards are available and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Pristine beaches and natural environment with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, maintained due to tourism standards.
🗨️ Language Barrier
80%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, minimizing language barriers.
💨 Air Quality
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Good for families seeking quiet, nature-focused environment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require travel to larger islands.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
55%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are moderate but limited facilities may increase expenses.
🏥 Healthcare
42%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; adequate for minor issues.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
45%
Weight: 10
Located in hurricane zone; risk during June-November hurricane season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green areas and beaches.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Common in accommodations but less so in public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate is fairly consistent year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
85%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Caribbean culture with local festivals and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
28%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly resort-based.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, beaches, and water sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language learning options; English dominant.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
72%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours, especially nature and marine-based.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Focus on seafood and Caribbean cuisine; limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
35%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios, mostly resort-affiliated.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy food; fresh produce limited by imports.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
UTC-4 is convenient for North and South American time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
12%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited flights; connections usually via St. Vincent or Barbados.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Walkable within small areas but distances between amenities can be large.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps like Uber or Lyft available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited inter-island ferry services; air travel required for longer distances.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available for tourists.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage on main island areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well; no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages due to weather and infrastructure limitations.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, but other taxes apply.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
80%
Weight: 15
Generally free and open society.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low crime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking can be bureaucratic and requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate ease; small business registration possible but process can be slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No regular nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and diverse society.