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Caracas, Venezuela 🇻🇪
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Nomad Score:
49%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living due to economic conditions and currency devaluation, making daily expenses affordable for foreigners.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
83%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively low, especially outside of high-end neighborhoods, but quality and safety vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce; imported goods can be expensive or scarce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is very cheap, though often unreliable and crowded.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but limited due to economic challenges.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but facilities may lack modern equipment or maintenance.
💱 Currency Stability
12%
Weight: 30
Highly unstable currency with ongoing hyperinflation and frequent devaluations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
43%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
31%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist, mostly in upscale areas; limited infrastructure for digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
35%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads due to safety and infrastructure concerns.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Cultural emphasis on family and social life, but economic stress can impact balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
38%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
32%
Weight: 10
City struggles with cleanliness, especially in public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is not widely spoken outside tourist or business sectors.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a concern in Caracas due to traffic and industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and safety concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities exist but often lack supplies and modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are generally affordable but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
42%
Weight: 20
Public healthcare is under-resourced; private healthcare is better but costly.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding and landslides possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas exist but are limited and unevenly maintained.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in modern buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation due to tropical climate.
🔊 Noise Pollution
30%
Weight: 10
High noise levels in many urban areas due to traffic and street activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
80%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with vibrant music, arts, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
65%
Weight: 15
Active nightlife scene but safety concerns limit options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
68%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions like mountains and parks offer outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities to learn Spanish through immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available but tourism infrastructure is limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options due to economic constraints.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
72%
Weight: 25
Diverse local cuisine with affordable street food and traditional dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
38%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; wellness culture is emerging but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
50%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness centers available but limited in number and quality.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are available; processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
UTC-4 time zone aligns well with North and South American business hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most remote work comes from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
32%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
28%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and challenged by economic instability.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Payment systems are functional but limited; cash and crypto are common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
70%
Weight: 15
High adoption of cryptocurrencies due to currency instability.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
International airport with limited direct flights; connectivity improving.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Metro and bus systems exist but are overcrowded and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
45%
Weight: 20
Some walkable neighborhoods but safety and infrastructure issues limit walking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps operate but with safety and availability concerns.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads are often unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited reliable intercity transport; buses are common but often slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is widespread but can be spotty in some areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet restrictions and outages can affect reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
25%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and blackouts are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
30%
Weight: 15
Restrictions and censorship exist; political expression can be risky.
🏛️ Political Stability
15%
Weight: 20
Ongoing political and economic instability with social unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking is bureaucratic and challenging for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and complicated.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Overall infrastructure and safety issues limit nomad friendliness.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online community for digital nomads in Caracas.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
18%
Weight: 100
High crime rates and safety concerns for foreigners.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Safety concerns and cultural factors make it challenging for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but some social tensions exist.