Berat, Albania 🇦🇱
#1725
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Nomad Score:
59%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Berat is very affordable compared to Western Europe, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for long-term stays in apartments or guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and eateries offer fresh produce and meals at very reasonable prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap but limited; taxis are affordable but not abundant.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
79%
Weight: 15
Low-cost entertainment options including local festivals and cultural sites.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
62%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but limited; membership fees are modest but higher than other local costs.
💱 Currency Stability
53%
Weight: 30
Albanian lek has moderate volatility; some inflation concerns but generally stable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
67%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-40 Mbps; stable but not high-end fiber in all areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads work from cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
43%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; quiet spaces are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Berat is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot yet.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data packages.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slow pace, good for balancing work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
84%
Weight: 15
Clean air and natural surroundings with low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
68%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but some areas could improve waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
41%
Weight: 30
Albanian is dominant; English is spoken by younger people but limited overall.
💨 Air Quality
82%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and green surroundings.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Quiet environment and safe surroundings suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; more complex treatments require travel to Tirana or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
79%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
52%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities in Berat; adequate for minor issues but not specialized care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters; some rain in winter.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate earthquake risk; low risk of other natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
87%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural areas around the city and nearby mountains.
❄️ Air Conditioning
54%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in older buildings; newer accommodations more likely to have AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
69%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and cool winters, but mild overall.
🔊 Noise Pollution
74%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels, especially outside the city center.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich history and UNESCO heritage sites; strong local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
32%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and cafes, quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to mountains, rivers, and hiking trails.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
38%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences focused on history and nature.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
77%
Weight: 25
Traditional Albanian cuisine with fresh ingredients; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
48%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
72%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and organic options available but limited specialty health stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
UTC+1 (CET) suitable for European clients; moderate for Americas and Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
23%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events or digital nomad meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
31%
Weight: 20
Limited local freelance community; mostly individual efforts.
🏢 Coworking Quality
18%
Weight: 30
Minimal coworking infrastructure; spaces lack professional amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with few incubators or accelerators.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
37%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but limited adoption and infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
42%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Tirana (~2 hours away); limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
39%
Weight: 20
Local buses available but infrequent and limited routes.
🚶 Walkability
71%
Weight: 20
Compact old town is very walkable; some areas less pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
24%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Uber not widely available; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Some cycling possible but infrastructure is limited and roads can be challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
45%
Weight: 15
Bus connections to major cities exist but are slow and infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
33%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; mostly informal and limited in variety.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in city and surroundings; 5G limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
78%
Weight: 20
VPN services work well with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
61%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is spotty and mostly limited to cafes and some public areas.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
64%
Weight: 40
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for many nationalities; stays up to 90 days.
📊 Tax Friendliness
58%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment with some political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
63%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
47%
Weight: 15
Requires local residency or extensive documentation; not very straightforward.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
52%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic but improving with government reforms.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
19%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence; Berat not widely discussed in nomad forums.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
79%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate gender equality; some traditional attitudes but generally safe for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Mixed attitudes; generally tolerant but less diverse population.