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Sylhet, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
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Nomad Score:
52%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Sylhet is generally very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for long-term stays in local neighborhoods.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at very low prices; eating out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are very cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited variety of entertainment options but affordable local cinemas and cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; membership fees are low.
💱 Currency Stability
53%
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 and slower speeds in some areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
32%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; seating and power outlets limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Sylhet is not a known hub for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase with valid ID; affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life compared to Dhaka; less stress but fewer amenities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Green surroundings and hills improve environment, but urban areas have pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is moderate; litter and waste management issues exist.
🗨️ Language Barrier
48%
Weight: 30
Bengali is dominant; English is spoken by some but limited outside tourist spots.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate air pollution, better than Dhaka but still affected by traffic and industry.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families; limited international schools and childcare.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
47%
Weight: 20
Limited specialist services; expatriates often travel to Dhaka for serious care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Tropical monsoon climate; hot and humid with heavy rains in monsoon season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Risk of flooding and cyclones during monsoon season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by tea gardens and hills; good access to nature.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
AC is available in hotels and some cafes but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation beyond wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise from traffic and markets; quieter in residential areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with local festivals and traditional music.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
83%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to natural attractions like tea gardens, waterfalls, and hills.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Bengali.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available focusing on nature and cultural sites.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like malls or cinemas.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Good local Bengali cuisine; fewer international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Few gyms and fitness centers, mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; less emphasis on health food trends.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
GMT+6 is convenient for Asia but less so for Europe or Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Few local remote job opportunities; mostly reliant on international platforms.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; growing but not well established.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces; those available lack modern amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem compared to Dhaka or Chittagong.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment services like bKash are common but limited international options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory uncertainty around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Sylhet Osmani Airport connects to Dhaka and some regional cities; limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Rickshaws and buses available but no formal rapid transit.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
City center is moderately walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited presence of ride-sharing apps; mostly traditional taxis and rickshaws.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads can be unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good bus connections to other cities; train services available but slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Some informal bike rentals but no organized scooter rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban and semi-urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work but occasional throttling reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages especially during monsoon season.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; limited benefits for foreign remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government controls.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest in the country.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; requires local documentation and presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums focused on Sylhet for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for travelers; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women travelers should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity and occasional social conservatism.