Vagharshapat, Armenia 🇦🇲
#1000
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Nomad Score:
62%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to Western standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for long-term stays in Vagharshapat compared to Yerevan.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and grocery stores offer fresh produce at low prices; dining out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap; city is small, reducing transport needs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but fewer in number compared to larger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
63%
Weight: 30
Armenian Dram has moderate volatility but generally stable within the region.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
75%
Weight: 100
Decent broadband speeds averaging 50-70 Mbps; stable but not top-tier.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
34%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; quiet workspaces are scarce.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
21%
Weight: 100
Vagharshapat is not a popular destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed pace of life with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good environment with some urban pollution but close to nature.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate cleanliness; some areas could be better maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Armenian and Russian are dominant; English is not widely spoken outside younger generations.
💨 Air Quality
73%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good, with occasional pollution spikes in winter.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with family-oriented culture.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available but lacks advanced facilities found in larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
60%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; serious medical needs require travel to Yerevan or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
74%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; generally sunny but winter can be harsh.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
67%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
71%
Weight: 10
Several parks and proximity to nature reserves provide green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
58%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in older buildings; newer accommodations more likely to have AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
76%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and snowy winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet city with low noise pollution.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and religious heritage as the spiritual center of Armenia.
🌃 Nightlife
32%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
80%
Weight: 15
Close to mountains and natural parks, good for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Armenian and Russian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities for cultural and historical tours, especially religious sites.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Traditional Armenian cuisine widely available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are common; healthy eating is accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+4; convenient for Europe and parts of Asia but less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
38%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads or startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
42%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem mostly centered in Yerevan.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic digital payment options available but limited compared to global standards.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but still niche and not widespread.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Zvartnots International in Yerevan, about 30 km away.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Limited local public transport; mostly buses and minibuses.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Yandex.Taxi operate but less prevalent than in big cities.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; some locals use bikes but not widespread.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good bus connections to Yerevan and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs work reliably with no significant restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Generally stable electricity supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
78%
Weight: 40
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; some incentives for small businesses.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some political sensitivities exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but regional tensions can affect security perceptions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires local documentation; can be bureaucratic for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward and affordable process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for Vagharshapat digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Moderately female-friendly but traditional cultural norms persist.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some challenges for non-Armenian ethnicities.