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Nanumea vs South Tarawa

Nanumea, Tuvalu compared with South Tarawa, Kiribati: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Country Tuvalu Kiribati
Nomad score 3.3 / 10 3.4 / 10
Cost of living $1,467 / mo $2,636 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 26°C 29° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI) 15 Good 15 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Average high 29°C 28.4°C
Average low 27°C 26.7°C
Precipitation 156 mm / mo 139 mm / mo
Sunshine 327 h / mo 329 h / mo
Humidity 75% 77%
Rain days 16.1 / mo 14 / mo
Wind speed 25.3 km/h 26.5 km/h

TV Nanumea · average high by month

KI South Tarawa · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
US AQI 15 15
PM2.5 3 µg/m³ 1.6 µg/m³
PM10 5.4 µg/m³ 2.7 µg/m³
Ozone 18 µg/m³ 21 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.7 0.9
Local Payment Services 1.0 2.0
Startup Scene 0.8 1.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Air Conditioning 3.0 3.8
Green Spaces 5.2 3.4
Natural Disaster Risk 1.9 1.8
Noise Pollution 8.4 3.9
Seasonal Variety 2.0 1.9
Weather 5.6 4.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Mobile Network Coverage 3.0 4.9
Power Grid Reliability 3.3 3.4
Public WiFi Availability 1.2 1.9
VPN Reliability 3.0 4.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Accommodation Cost 2.4 2.7
Cost of Living 3.3 4.1
Currency Stability 8.0 7.9
Entertainment Cost 2.9 4.8
Food & Groceries 2.5 2.7
Gym Membership Cost 1.0 3.6
Transportation Cost 2.8 5.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Culture 3.7 4.7
Indoors Fun 1.4 2.0
Language Learning Opportunities 2.1 2.6
Local Experiences & Tours 3.6 4.1
Nightlife 0.8 1.7
Outdoors & Nature 7.5 7.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.2 0.6
Nomad Friendly 0.8 1.7
Online Community Presence 0.2 0.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Cafes with WiFi 0.3 1.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.1 0.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.1 0.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.3 0.6
Internet Speed 2.1 2.4
Local SIM Card Availability 2.9 3.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Fitness Facilities 0.9 2.0
Food Scene 1.7 2.8
Healthy Food Options 2.4 3.0
Yoga Studios 0.5 0.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Healthcare 1.6 2.6
Healthcare Affordability 5.7 5.5
Healthcare Quality 1.4 2.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 0.4
Ease of Business Registration 2.0 2.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.8 2.7
Freedom of Speech 7.1 7.3
Political Stability 7.6 6.6
Tax Friendliness 7.6 5.4
Visa Ease 4.0 4.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Air Quality 9.5 7.3
Cleanliness 7.6 3.5
Environmental Quality 9.1 4.7
Family Friendly 4.8 4.7
Language Barrier 4.5 5.0
Work-Life Balance 7.6 6.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Female Friendly 7.3 5.4
Racial Tolerance 7.5 6.6
Safety 9.1 6.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Airport Connectivity 1.1 2.9
Cycling 2.5 3.6
Intercity Travel Options 1.3 2.1
Public Transit 0.4 2.7
Ride-sharing Services 0.1 0.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.7 1.6
Walkability 4.9 3.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Coworking Quality 0.5 0.8
Freelance Ecosystem 0.9 1.4
Networking Opportunities 1.3 1.6
Remote Job Opportunities 0.9 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 3.0 3.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Jeans $25 per pair $46 per pair
Summer Dress $21 per dress $32 per dress
Running Shoes $42 per pair $77 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Dining Out $56 per month $77 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Cinema Ticket $3.51 per ticket $7.04 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Coffee $2.46 per cup $4.57 per cup
Beer $2.81 per pint $3.87 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.81 per meal $11 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.61 per meal $9.85 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $14 per meal $46 per meal
Apples $4.21 per kg $5.98 per kg
Bread $1.26 per loaf $2.25 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.84 per bottle $1.97 per bottle
Milk $1.75 per liter $3.17 per liter
Rice $1.26 per kg $1.97 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.32 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $9.12 per kg $15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Groceries $196 per month $225 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Doctor Visit (GP) $7.02 per visit $21 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $3.51 per purchase $11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Apartment (1 bedroom) $140 per month $457 per month
Housing $246 per month $317 per month
Coworking Space $21 per month $148 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $175 per month $1,267 per month
Coliving Space $105 per month $633 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Internet & Mobile $28 per month $46 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Leisure Activities $21 per month $28 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Haircut $2.11 per visit $8.45 per visit
Laundry $2.11 per kg $11 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Mobile Plan $13 per month $28 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $42 per month $127 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $7.02 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $11 per month $39 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $5.61 per hour $8.45 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Taxi Start $1.40 per trip $1.76 per trip
Transportation $21 per month $56 per month
Taxi per km $0.70 per km $2.11 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $3.51 per month $32 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.51 per trip $8.45 per trip
Gasoline $1.26 per liter $1.37 per liter
Scooter Rental $8.42 per month $25 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
TV Nanumea KI South Tarawa
Utilities $56 per month $84 per month
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