Mustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨
#1712
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Mustique is a luxury private island with very high costs for most goods and services, making it one of the most expensive places to live.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
13%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is extremely expensive, mostly luxury villas and resorts with limited availability for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
30%
Weight: 40
Food is costly due to import reliance and luxury market focus; limited grocery options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
45%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; private boat or helicopter transfers are expensive but short distances reduce overall costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
27%
Weight: 15
Entertainment is mostly high-end and pricey, with few budget-friendly options.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
35%
Weight: 10
Limited gym facilities, mostly private or resort-based, with high membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Uses Eastern Caribbean Dollar pegged to USD, providing good currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
52%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but can be inconsistent; speeds are moderate but improving with recent infrastructure upgrades.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces on the island; remote work mostly done from private villas.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and those present are exclusive with limited WiFi availability.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
8%
Weight: 30
Not a known digital nomad hotspot; cafes are not tailored for remote work.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely low digital nomad presence due to exclusivity and high costs.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
81%
Weight: 30
Peaceful environment with beautiful nature supports excellent work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
94%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean beaches and minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
97%
Weight: 10
Very clean island maintained to high standards.
🗨️ Language Barrier
86%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, making communication easy for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and abundant greenery.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
32%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare facilities on the island; serious cases require evacuation to mainland.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive and limited in scope locally.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks advanced medical services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional rain mostly in wet season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
41%
Weight: 10
Located in hurricane-prone Caribbean region; risk is moderate to high during hurricane season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
98%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and unspoiled landscapes.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations have air conditioning, but power outages can affect availability.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Limited local culture exposure due to exclusivity; more of a luxury retreat than cultural hub.
🌃 Nightlife
12%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly private or resort-based events.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
96%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for outdoor activities like boating, snorkeling, and hiking.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few opportunities for language learning due to English dominance and small local population.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some exclusive tours and experiences available but limited in variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
23%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
High-end dining predominates; limited variety and few budget options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; mostly private or resort-based classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities, mostly within resorts.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available but generally expensive and limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
UTC-4 time zone is convenient for North and South American time zones but less so for Europe and Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited networking opportunities due to small, exclusive population.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; digital nomads rely on global online opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Limited local payment infrastructure; reliance on international cards and cash.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
22%
Weight: 30
No airport on Mustique; access via private boat or helicopter from Saint Vincent, which has limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No public transit system on the island.
🚶 Walkability
65%
Weight: 20
Small island size allows for decent walkability in some areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and hilly terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
No intercity travel options; island is isolated.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent but can be spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with stable internet connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Power outages occur occasionally; backup generators common in luxury properties.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi availability.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa policies for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are relatively straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, but limited tax treaties and financial services.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
80%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech in the country.
🏛️ Political Stability
72%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking can be bureaucratic and requires in-person presence; limited options on the island.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves some paperwork and delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Not a typical digital nomad destination due to cost, infrastructure, and exclusivity.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Very safe environment with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
78%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Relatively tolerant society with diverse visitors and residents.