Comilla, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
#715
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Affordable rental prices, though limited modern apartment options compared to bigger cities.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food are very cheap and fresh, with basic groceries affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transportation and rickshaws are very inexpensive for daily commuting.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; local cinema and small events are affordable but options are few.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are limited in number and quality; membership fees are low.
💱 Currency Stability
51%
Weight: 30
Bangladeshi Taka experiences moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Average internet speeds around 10-20 Mbps; occasional outages and slower speeds in some areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
24%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
47%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer reliable WiFi; internet quality varies widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
31%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Comilla is not a known destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
67%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life compared to big cities, but limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
42%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution and waste management issues affect environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
38%
Weight: 10
Public spaces and streets often have litter; sanitation infrastructure is developing.
🗨️ Language Barrier
35%
Weight: 30
Bengali is dominant; English is limited outside educated circles, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
39%
Weight: 15
Air pollution levels are moderate to high, especially during dry seasons.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
41%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited advanced medical facilities in Comilla.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited specialist doctors and hospitals; serious cases require travel to Dhaka.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; monsoon season brings heavy rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding during monsoon; occasional cyclones affect the region.
🏞️ Green Spaces
32%
Weight: 10
Few maintained parks or green public spaces within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in hotels and some cafes but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation beyond wet and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
74%
Weight: 20
Rich Bengali culture with traditional festivals and local crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife; mostly small local eateries and tea stalls.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby rural areas and rivers offer some outdoor activities but limited organized options.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Bengali exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
43%
Weight: 10
Limited tourism infrastructure; some cultural and historical sites nearby.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Authentic Bengali cuisine widely available; street food is popular and cheap.
🧠 Yoga Studios
22%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few gyms and fitness centers; mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables available; healthy eating options limited by local cuisine.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
GMT+6 is convenient for Asia and some European countries but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote jobs come from outside Bangladesh.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Growing but still nascent freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces; those available lack modern amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Small startup presence mostly centered in Dhaka; minimal activity in Comilla.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment apps exist but adoption is moderate; cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Limited awareness and adoption; regulatory environment unclear.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Dhaka, about 2-3 hours away by road.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Local buses and rickshaws available but no modern mass transit system.
🚶 Walkability
45%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but sidewalks are inconsistent and traffic can be chaotic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
38%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Pathao and Uber operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but infrastructure is poor and traffic safety is a concern.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Buses and trains connect Comilla to Dhaka and other cities; travel times can be long.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
32%
Weight: 10
Limited formal rental services; informal rentals available but safety varies.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; occasional slowdowns reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages occur; backup generators common in accommodations.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare; mostly limited to some cafes and hotels.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but digital nomad-specific visas do not exist.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; foreign income taxation unclear for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political protests occur.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; requires local documentation and presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and time-consuming process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups in Comilla.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for digital nomads in Comilla.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative society; women may face cultural restrictions and safety concerns.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to foreigners may cause occasional curiosity or bias.