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Mustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇻🇨
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Mustique is a luxury private island with very high prices for most goods and services, making it one of the most expensive places to live.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
15%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is extremely costly, primarily luxury villas and exclusive rentals with limited availability.
🍎 Food & Groceries
23%
Weight: 40
Food and groceries are expensive due to import reliance and luxury market targeting.
🚌 Transportation Cost
30%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; private boats and taxis are costly but necessary.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
25%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and expensive, mostly private or exclusive events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few fitness facilities, mostly private or part of luxury resorts, with high fees.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Uses Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is pegged to the USD, providing good stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
54%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but limited in speed and reliability compared to urban centers.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces on the island.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, limited WiFi availability.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards available but limited providers.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Peaceful environment with beautiful nature supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean beaches and minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Very clean due to small population and high maintenance standards.
🗨️ Language Barrier
87%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, so minimal language barriers.
💨 Air Quality
96%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality with fresh ocean breezes and little pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Good for families seeking quiet, nature-focused environment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available on nearby islands; serious care requires travel to mainland.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive and limited locally.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities on Mustique; better options in Saint Vincent.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
42%
Weight: 10
Located in hurricane-prone Caribbean region; risk exists especially June-November.
🏞️ Green Spaces
98%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and protected areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
75%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations have air conditioning due to tropical climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
90%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Caribbean culture is present but limited due to small, exclusive community.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, beaches, and water sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
25%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language learning options on the island.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some exclusive tours and experiences available, but limited variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Limited dining options focused on luxury and seafood.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities, mostly private or resort-based.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80%
Weight: 20
UTC-4, favorable for North and South American time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available but limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
No airport on Mustique; nearest airport on Saint Vincent with limited flights.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No public transit system on the island.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small island size allows for walking but terrain can be hilly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and hilly terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited inter-island travel options; mostly by boat.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent but can be spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages due to weather and infrastructure limitations.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi availability.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
75%
Weight: 40
Visa policies for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are relatively straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
No income tax but other taxes apply; favorable for some digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
85%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
78%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking can be bureaucratic and requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate ease; processes exist but can be slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not particularly tailored for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and diverse community.