Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra 🇦🇩
#1169
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Nomad Score:
54%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Andorra is generally expensive due to its tax policies and limited market size, making daily expenses higher than average.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Housing prices are relatively high, especially for short-term rentals popular among digital nomads.
🍎 Food & Groceries
41%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are moderately expensive, with some imported goods driving prices up.
🚌 Transportation Cost
75%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; many rely on walking or private vehicles.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and tend to be pricey due to the small market.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, with several quality facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
90%
Weight: 30
Uses the Euro unofficially, benefiting from the currency's stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
78%
Weight: 100
Good fiber optic infrastructure with speeds suitable for remote work.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
35%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; mostly small and few in number.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but not all are optimized for work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
42%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; work-friendly environments are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
25%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; community is small.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Quiet environment with good opportunities for outdoor activities supports balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Clean mountain environment with low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Very clean city with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Catalan is official; Spanish, French, and English are spoken but less commonly.
💨 Air Quality
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to mountainous location and low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare services, though specialized care may require travel to nearby countries.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but private insurance is recommended for expats.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with decent facilities but limited in scale.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
50%
Weight: 80
Mountain climate with cold winters and mild summers; not ideal for those seeking warm year-round weather.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
95%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural parks and green areas surrounding the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited need for air conditioning due to cooler climate; many buildings lack it.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with snowy winters and warm summers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich Catalan culture with local festivals but limited international cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is minimal and mostly centered around a few bars and restaurants.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent for hiking, skiing, and mountain sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Catalan and Spanish, but limited formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Good options for mountain tours and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Decent local cuisine with Catalan and French influences but limited diversity.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available, mostly small and niche.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers but not extensive.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy and organic food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
85%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone is favorable for working with Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; most remote jobs come from outside.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic and few in number.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem due to small size and limited investment.
💳 Local Payment Services
65%
Weight: 10
Standard European payment services available; some limitations due to size.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest but no significant local infrastructure or regulation.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
No airport in Andorra; nearest airports are in Spain and France, requiring 2-3 hour transfers.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; no trains or metro.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact town center is walkable but hilly terrain can be challenging.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Uber are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Mountainous terrain limits casual cycling; some mountain biking trails available.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited direct connections; mostly reliant on buses to nearby cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Few rental options, mostly seasonal and limited in scope.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage throughout the area with 4G and some 5G.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available but limited in coverage and speed.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
No specific digital nomad visa; Schengen visa rules apply but Andorra is not in Schengen.
📊 Tax Friendliness
80%
Weight: 30
Favorable tax regime with low income taxes compared to neighboring countries.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
95%
Weight: 20
Highly stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Banking can be bureaucratic and requires residency; limited options for non-residents.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but small market limits business scope.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Small online presence related to digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
98%
Weight: 100
Extremely safe with very low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; small and homogenous population but generally respectful.