Sylhet, Bangladesh 🇧🇩
#709
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with options for budget apartments and guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
90%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer very cheap and diverse food options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
92%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are extremely affordable and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but inexpensive, mostly local cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but not widespread; membership fees are low.
💱 Currency Stability
53%
Weight: 30
Bangladeshi Taka has moderate inflation and some volatility but generally stable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
56%
Weight: 100
Average broadband speeds around 15-25 Mbps; mobile internet is more common but can be inconsistent.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces; mostly informal setups or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
34%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes with reliable WiFi; connectivity can be spotty.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; most are local hangouts.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Sylhet is not a known destination for digital nomads currently.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
67%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Green surroundings due to tea gardens, but urban pollution present.
🧼 Cleanliness
42%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate; waste management is improving but still a challenge.
🗨️ Language Barrier
38%
Weight: 30
Bengali is dominant; English spoken by few, which can be a barrier.
💨 Air Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Air quality varies; better than Dhaka but still affected by traffic and seasonal factors.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to global standards.
🏥 Healthcare
42%
Weight: 20
Limited specialized care; suitable for minor health issues.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; monsoon season brings heavy rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding during monsoon; low earthquake risk.
🏞️ Green Spaces
78%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by tea gardens and hills, offering good natural green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in hotels and some offices but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers, monsoon rains, and mild winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional festivals and tea heritage.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to natural attractions like tea gardens, waterfalls, and hills.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; mostly informal learning possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities for cultural tours and nature excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with fresh ingredients and street food culture.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+6 time zone is moderately favorable for Asia-Europe overlap but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional or expat networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; mostly reliant on international remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; infrastructure not well developed.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem in Sylhet.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment services exist but not widespread; cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited adoption and regulatory clarity.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Sylhet Osmani Airport has domestic flights and limited international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; rickshaws and minibuses common.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City center walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps available but limited compared to major cities.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure almost non-existent; roads not very bike-friendly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Bus and train services connect Sylhet to other cities but can be slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited rental options; mostly informal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage across city and surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no significant restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages; backup power common in accommodations.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but digital nomad-specific visas are not available.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system complex for foreigners; no special incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government oversight.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest in the country.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but bureaucratic and slow process.
📄✈️ 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 for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence related to digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for foreigners; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women should exercise caution especially when alone.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to diverse ethnicities.