Khulna, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
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Nomad Score:
53%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Khulna is one of the more affordable cities in Bangladesh with low costs for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
83%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are quite low compared to major cities, with basic apartments available at affordable rates.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer very cheap and diverse options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are inexpensive and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited options but affordable local entertainment venues and cinemas.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; prices are low but facilities limited.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Bangladeshi Taka has moderate fluctuations; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-20 Mbps; fiber available but not widespread.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads rely on cafes or home setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer reliable WiFi; connectivity can be inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
38%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
21%
Weight: 100
Khulna is not a known hub for digital nomads; very few foreigners.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
81%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life but limited leisure infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
43%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution and waste management issues affect environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
37%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is below average with litter and drainage problems.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Bengali is dominant; English is limited outside educated circles.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate to high, especially during dry season.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families but limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
48%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; advanced medical facilities limited.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
79%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Satisfactory for minor issues; serious cases require travel to Dhaka.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; monsoon season can be heavy.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
42%
Weight: 10
Flooding and cyclones pose moderate risk during monsoon.
🏞️ Green Spaces
39%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
AC is common in hotels and some offices but not widespread in homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
28%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
38%
Weight: 10
High noise levels from traffic and street activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with festivals and traditional arts.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
51%
Weight: 15
Nearby rivers and Sundarbans accessible but city itself is urban.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
53%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, especially related to Sundarbans.
🎳 Indoors Fun
36%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with affordable street food and traditional dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
29%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
41%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
62%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; organic options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
GMT+6 is convenient for Asia and some European time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Few professional or expat networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
27%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
34%
Weight: 20
Growing but still nascent freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
25%
Weight: 30
Limited coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
31%
Weight: 15
Small startup ecosystem mostly centered in Dhaka.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment apps exist but adoption is moderate.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
33%
Weight: 15
Limited awareness and regulatory clarity on crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Khulna has no major airport; nearest international airport is in Dhaka.
🚇 Public Transit
46%
Weight: 20
Rickshaws and buses available but no metro or advanced transit.
🚶 Walkability
52%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is inconsistent.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
41%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Pathao operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
39%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited dedicated lanes and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Bus and train connections to other cities available but slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
37%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; mostly informal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in most areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
68%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well without restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
54%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages in some areas; backup generators common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
39%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; some government oversight on media.
🏛️ Political Stability
58%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
42%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
47%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
29%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for Khulna digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
63%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and traffic hazards exist.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be restrictive; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to foreigners.