Sylhet, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
#709
,
Nomad Score:
53%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Sylhet is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with options ranging from budget guesthouses to mid-range apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and eateries offer inexpensive fresh produce and meals.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are very cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options but affordable local events and cinema.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are low but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
51%
Weight: 30
Bangladeshi Taka has moderate inflation and some volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
4G widely available; fiber internet limited but improving; speeds moderate.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very few dedicated coworking spaces; mostly informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but reliability and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
31%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Sylhet is not a known hub for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards easy to obtain with valid ID; affordable plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with less hustle, but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
62%
Weight: 15
Green surroundings but some pollution due to traffic and industry.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; sanitation infrastructure is developing.
🗨️ Language Barrier
38%
Weight: 30
Bengali is dominant; English spoken by few, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate air pollution, better than Dhaka but affected by seasonal factors.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families; limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; advanced medical facilities limited.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
47%
Weight: 20
Limited specialist services; good for minor ailments but not complex care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; monsoon season brings heavy rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
42%
Weight: 10
Risk of flooding and cyclones during monsoon season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by tea gardens and hills, offering natural greenery.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
AC common in hotels and some apartments but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variation; mainly hot and humid with monsoon rains.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Traffic and street noise common; quieter in residential areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with tea heritage and traditional festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
86%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to natural attractions like tea gardens, waterfalls, and hills.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Bengali.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
38%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Local Bengali cuisine is flavorful and affordable; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some informal classes available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; organic options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+6; moderate overlap with Asia and some European working hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote jobs accessed online.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
32%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but still small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces; those available are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity in Sylhet compared to Dhaka or Chittagong.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile banking and bKash widely used but international payment options limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Low awareness and adoption; regulatory environment uncertain.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
Sylhet Osmani Airport connects to Dhaka and some regional destinations.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Rickshaws and buses available but informal and sometimes unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
City center walkable but infrastructure for pedestrians is limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Pathao available but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but lacks dedicated lanes and safety measures.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Good bus connections to Dhaka and nearby cities; train service limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Some informal scooter and bike rentals available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; rural outskirts less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well; occasional slowdowns reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages in some areas; backup generators common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly available in hotels and some cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas available but digital nomad-specific visas not offered.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system; limited incentives for freelancers or remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; some concerns over media freedom.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest occurs.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Requires local documentation; process can be bureaucratic for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Lengthy and complex procedures; not streamlined for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for Sylhet-based digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for foreigners; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women travelers should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to diverse cultures.