Luganville, Vanuatu 🇻🇺
#1085
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to major cities, but imported goods can increase costs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is reasonably priced but limited in variety and quality.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported groceries are expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
75%
Weight: 20
Local transport is inexpensive; taxis and rentals are moderately priced.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, but costs are generally low.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
42%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships tend to be pricey relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
Vanuatu Vatu is relatively stable with low inflation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
45%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable compared to urban standards.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no formal coworking spaces in Luganville.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
38%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
19%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good opportunities for downtime and nature.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with beautiful natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
67%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but infrastructure limitations affect some areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
English and French are official languages; local languages may pose minor barriers.
💨 Air Quality
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
38%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is basic; serious conditions require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some humidity.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Vanuatu is prone to cyclones and earthquakes, posing moderate risk.
🏞️ Green Spaces
95%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green spaces and forests nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited air conditioning availability in public and private spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich Melanesian culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
23%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, hiking, and marine activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities for cultural and nature tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
28%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine with few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are rare or non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness centers and sports facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
58%
Weight: 15
Fresh local produce available but limited variety of health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+11, suitable for Asia-Pacific region but less ideal for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; mostly reliant on external clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
18%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces; informal setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity or ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
12%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Luganville airport has limited flights; main international access via Port Vila.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and private transport.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Town center is walkable but amenities are spread out.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but infrastructure is minimal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport; mostly by boat or small planes.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in town; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet speed limits performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages; generally stable but infrastructure is basic.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
75%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
No income tax for individuals; simple tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
78%
Weight: 15
Generally free society with respect for speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable government but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking can be bureaucratic and requires local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate process; paperwork and local requirements apply.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No regular nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence among digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
72%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Respectful culture but limited services tailored for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Multicultural society with good tolerance.