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Luganville, Vanuatu 🇻🇺
#1085
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to major cities, but imported goods and some services can be pricey due to remoteness.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
54%
Weight: 80
Limited options; basic rentals are affordable but higher-end or serviced apartments are scarce and expensive.
🍎 Food & Groceries
58%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported groceries and dining out can be costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Local transportation is inexpensive, mainly via minibuses and taxis; limited public transit.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
43%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs vary but generally low due to fewer options.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
37%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships tend to be expensive relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
Vanuatu Vatu is relatively stable, pegged loosely to major currencies, but some volatility exists.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
39%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with limited broadband infrastructure; mostly satellite or 3G/4G.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads rely on cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
28%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes suitable for working; noisy or lacking power outlets.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Very low digital nomad presence; largely unknown as a nomad destination.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards easily available and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with natural surroundings supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
86%
Weight: 15
Clean air and water with abundant natural beauty and low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
63%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, though some areas have limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
67%
Weight: 30
English and French are official languages; local languages spoken but English widely understood.
💨 Air Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrialization and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families seeking nature and quiet; limited schools and healthcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
34%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited facilities and specialists; serious cases require evacuation.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are moderate but quality limitations may increase expenses.
🏥 Healthcare
37%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; suitable only for minor ailments.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
83%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity and rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
41%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of cyclones and earthquakes; some vulnerability to natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
92%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces, forests, and coastal areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in accommodations and public spaces; often necessary due to heat.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
80%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich Melanesian culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
21%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and occasional events.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, diving, and exploring natural landscapes.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Several cultural tours and nature excursions available, though limited in variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
27%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; few cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine with some international options; limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
23%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh local produce available; limited organic or specialty health food stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
64%
Weight: 20
UTC+11; favorable for Asia-Pacific region but less so for Europe or Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
18%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote jobs come from outside.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
12%
Weight: 15
Very nascent or nonexistent startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
38%
Weight: 30
Luganville airport has limited flights; connections mostly via Port Vila or international hubs.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit; reliance on minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small town center is walkable; outskirts require transport.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure and safety.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport; mostly boats and infrequent buses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Coverage is decent in town but patchy in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
55%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
42%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages; infrastructure improving but still unreliable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
28%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in hotels or cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
65%
Weight: 30
No income tax for individuals; favorable for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free society with respect for speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but small-scale political tensions occasionally arise.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local presence; limited options for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Moderate complexity; processes improving but still bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence related to digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderately female friendly; some cultural conservatism but generally safe.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse Melanesian population.