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Georgetown vs Kafountine

Georgetown, Saint Helena compared with Kafountine, Senegal: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Country Saint Helena Senegal
Nomad score 4.3 / 10 4.8 / 10
Cost of living $4,297 / mo $1,414 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 26° / 24°C 31° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 55 Moderate 118 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Average high 25.8°C 30.7°C
Average low 24.3°C 22.9°C
Precipitation 10 mm / mo 83 mm / mo
Sunshine 344 h / mo 303 h / mo
Humidity 76% 68%
Rain days 1.8 / mo 7.6 / mo
Wind speed 29.4 km/h 17.1 km/h

SH Georgetown · average high by month

SN Kafountine · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
US AQI 55 118
PM2.5 9.2 µg/m³ 22.6 µg/m³
PM10 14.1 µg/m³ 63.1 µg/m³
Ozone 43 µg/m³ 95 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.1 1.5
Local Payment Services 2.5 3.5
Startup Scene 1.3 1.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Air Conditioning 3.6 4.0
Green Spaces 5.9 6.6
Natural Disaster Risk 8.4 6.5
Noise Pollution 7.5 6.2
Seasonal Variety 3.8 3.6
Weather 7.3 5.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Mobile Network Coverage 4.5 6.2
Power Grid Reliability 6.1 4.3
Public WiFi Availability 2.2 2.3
VPN Reliability 5.8 5.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Accommodation Cost 3.2 7.7
Cost of Living 3.0 8.0
Currency Stability 8.9 8.1
Entertainment Cost 4.1 7.4
Food & Groceries 3.0 7.8
Gym Membership Cost 3.8 6.8
Transportation Cost 4.4 7.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Culture 5.4 6.2
Indoors Fun 3.0 3.2
Language Learning Opportunities 2.2 4.7
Local Experiences & Tours 6.7 6.6
Nightlife 1.9 3.2
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.0 1.0
Nomad Friendly 1.8 3.0
Online Community Presence 1.5 1.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Cafes with WiFi 1.9 2.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.7 0.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.9 1.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.1 1.4
Internet Speed 3.5 3.3
Local SIM Card Availability 4.0 5.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Fitness Facilities 2.3 2.3
Food Scene 3.1 4.7
Healthy Food Options 2.8 4.6
Yoga Studios 1.1 1.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Healthcare 3.3 3.1
Healthcare Affordability 6.6 7.9
Healthcare Quality 3.1 2.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 0.3
Ease of Business Registration 3.4 2.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.8 2.8
Freedom of Speech 7.9 5.6
Political Stability 8.5 5.9
Tax Friendliness 7.3 5.1
Visa Ease 4.7 5.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Air Quality 9.3 7.7
Cleanliness 7.8 5.6
Environmental Quality 8.9 7.6
Family Friendly 6.7 6.2
Language Barrier 8.3 4.0
Work-Life Balance 8.2 8.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Female Friendly 8.5 6.4
Racial Tolerance 8.5 7.5
Safety 9.2 7.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Airport Connectivity 1.9 2.7
Cycling 2.1 3.8
Intercity Travel Options 1.2 3.6
Public Transit 1.7 1.7
Ride-sharing Services 0.4 0.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.9 2.3
Walkability 6.1 5.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Coworking Quality 1.0 1.4
Freelance Ecosystem 1.5 2.4
Networking Opportunities 1.7 1.9
Remote Job Opportunities 1.5 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 7.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Jeans $74 per pair $21 per pair
Summer Dress $47 per dress $18 per dress
Running Shoes $107 per pair $62 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Dining Out $107 per month $32 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Cinema Ticket $12 per ticket $5.28 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Coffee $4.02 per cup $1.06 per cup
Beer $5.35 per pint $2.11 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16 per meal $3.52 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $7.93 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $80 per meal $32 per meal
Apples $4.68 per kg $3.17 per kg
Bread $2.41 per loaf $0.35 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.01 per bottle $0.70 per bottle
Milk $2.01 per liter $1.59 per liter
Rice $2.68 per kg $0.97 per kg
Chicken Fillets $13 per kg $7.40 per kg
Beef $19 per kg $7.05 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $9.69 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Groceries $335 per month $114 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Health Insurance — $7.05 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit $18 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $16 per purchase $7.93 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Apartment (1 bedroom) $669 per month $150 per month
Housing $535 per month $79 per month
Coworking Space $201 per month $114 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,606 per month $616 per month
Coliving Space $937 per month $388 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $13 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Leisure Activities $40 per month $8.81 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Haircut $27 per visit $3.52 per visit
Laundry $13 per kg $5.28 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Mobile Plan $27 per month $13 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $80 per month $53 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $20 one-time $3.52 one-time
Gym Membership $54 per month $26 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $11 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Taxi Start $4.68 per trip $0.88 per trip
Transportation $27 per month $26 per month
Taxi per km $2.41 per km $1.41 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $60 per month $26 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $4.40 per trip
Gasoline $2.14 per liter $1.57 per liter
Scooter Rental $33 per month $18 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Utilities $134 per month $21 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
SH Georgetown SN Kafountine
Visa & Legal Fees — $0.88 per month
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