Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra 🇦🇩
#1169
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Nomad Score:
58%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Andorra is generally expensive due to its tax policies and import costs, making daily expenses higher than average.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Housing prices are relatively high, especially for long-term rentals in Escaldes-Engordany, driven by limited supply.
🍎 Food & Groceries
41%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are moderately expensive, with some local markets offering better prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
76%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; many rely on walking or private vehicles.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
45%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are somewhat limited and moderately priced, with a focus on outdoor activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
53%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are mid-range in price, with several quality fitness centers available.
💱 Currency Stability
97%
Weight: 30
Uses the Euro unofficially; currency is very stable with strong ties to the Eurozone.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
89%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet is widely available with reliable connectivity.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
37%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces exist, but options are growing slowly.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
61%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, though not all are optimized for long work sessions.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
42%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically cater to digital nomads; work-friendly environments are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
29%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot yet, but gaining some attention due to tax benefits.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
83%
Weight: 30
Good balance with access to nature and a relaxed lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Clean mountain environment with excellent air quality and natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
94%
Weight: 10
Very clean city with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Catalan is official; Spanish, French, and English are commonly spoken but English proficiency varies.
💨 Air Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to mountainous location and low pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
74%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with good schools and outdoor activities suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare system with access to quality facilities, though some specialized care requires travel.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but private insurance is recommended for expats.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
Reliable healthcare services with modern facilities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
64%
Weight: 80
Mountain climate with cold winters and mild summers; some snow and rain, but generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
87%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional avalanches in winter but well managed.
🏞️ Green Spaces
96%
Weight: 10
Abundant green spaces and proximity to mountains for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited need for air conditioning due to cooler mountain climate; not widely installed.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
79%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with snowy winters and warm summers, appealing to those who enjoy seasonal changes.
🔊 Noise Pollution
89%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small size and residential nature.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich Catalan culture with local festivals and traditions, though small city limits variety.
🌃 Nightlife
35%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more focused on quiet evenings and outdoor activities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, skiing, and mountain sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
54%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Catalan and Spanish locally, but limited formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62%
Weight: 10
Good availability of mountain tours and cultural experiences, though not extensive.
🎳 Indoors Fun
41%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; focus is more on outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Decent variety of local and international cuisine, but not very diverse.
🧠 Yoga Studios
47%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available, mostly small and local.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
59%
Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers, but limited variety in specialized fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
63%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy food options, including organic markets.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
85%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone is favorable for working with Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
33%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events; small expat and digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; most remote jobs come from outside the country.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
38%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small but growing slowly.
🏢 Coworking Quality
35%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic and limited in number.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
29%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem; mostly traditional businesses.
💳 Local Payment Services
67%
Weight: 10
Good banking infrastructure with European payment systems; some limitations due to size.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest in crypto; no major hubs or regulations yet.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
31%
Weight: 30
No airport in Andorra; nearest airports are in Spain and France, requiring 2+ hour transfers.
🚇 Public Transit
44%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport within the city; mostly buses with infrequent schedules.
🚶 Walkability
72%
Weight: 20
Compact city center is walkable, but hilly terrain can be challenging.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
25%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Uber are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
56%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but mountainous terrain limits casual use.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity public transport; mostly reliant on buses to nearby cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
37%
Weight: 10
Few rental options for scooters or bikes; not widespread.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
84%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage with 4G and growing 5G availability.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
93%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas but not widespread or consistently reliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
48%
Weight: 40
Andorra has strict residency requirements; no specific digital nomad visa available.
📊 Tax Friendliness
86%
Weight: 30
Very favorable tax regime with low income taxes attracting foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
89%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech within the principality.
🏛️ Political Stability
95%
Weight: 20
Highly stable political environment with long-standing governance.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
52%
Weight: 15
Moderate difficulty due to strict regulations and documentation requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward but involves some bureaucracy.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available in Andorra.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
41%
Weight: 50
Somewhat friendly due to safety and tax benefits, but limited infrastructure for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
23%
Weight: 25
Very few digital nomad events or meetups occur locally.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Andorra.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
98%
Weight: 100
Extremely safe with very low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
87%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; small, diverse expat community growing.