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St. Kitts and Nevis

Basseterre

St. Kitts and Nevis's capital, a genuine small independent Caribbean nation.

In Basseterre, a mid-range month runs about $2,303 (EC$6,217) and there is elevated violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 80% of cities

Internet6.4/10

Faster internet than about 65% of cities

Visas4.5/10

Harder visas than about 70% of cities

Coworking2.8/10

Weaker coworking than about 80% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There1.4/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to reach

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