Khulna, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
#710
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Khulna is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with basic apartments available at very affordable rates.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; eating out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited options but affordable local entertainment and cinema available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; membership fees are low.
💱 Currency Stability
51%
Weight: 30
Bangladeshi Taka has moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-20 Mbps; occasional outages in some areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer reliable WiFi; connectivity can be inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
30%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Khulna is not a known destination among digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution and waste management issues affect environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is below average with litter and drainage issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Bengali is dominant; English is limited outside educated circles.
💨 Air Quality
38%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate to high due to traffic and industry.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are inexpensive compared to global standards.
🏥 Healthcare
47%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; serious conditions require travel to Dhaka.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; monsoon season is heavy.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Risk of flooding and cyclones during monsoon season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
AC is common in hotels and some homes but not widespread everywhere.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation beyond wet and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich Bengali culture with festivals and traditional arts.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly small local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Nearby Sundarbans mangrove forest offers unique nature experiences.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; Bengali language immersion possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, especially related to Sundarbans.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Good variety of local Bengali cuisine; street food is popular.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers exist but are limited.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+6 is moderately convenient for Asian and some European time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Few professional or digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but still nascent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Limited coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup culture but mostly centered in Dhaka.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment apps exist but not widely adopted in Khulna.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited adoption and regulatory clarity.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Khulna Airport has limited domestic flights; major international travel requires Dhaka.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Rickshaws and buses available but no formal rapid transit.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Sidewalks are inconsistent; walking possible in some areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
35%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Pathao available but limited coverage.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Cycling is common but infrastructure is minimal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus and train connections to Dhaka and other cities available.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal rental services; informal rentals possible.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; occasional throttling reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages occur, but backup generators common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system with limited digital nomad-specific benefits.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; generally safe for personal expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political unrest occurs.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Process is improving but still involves significant paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for Khulna digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women should exercise caution especially at night.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to diverse foreigners.