Isa Town, Bahrain 🇧🇭
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
51%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living; more affordable than major Gulf cities like Dubai but pricier than many Asian or Eastern European destinations.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
47%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate; options range from apartments to villas, but prices are higher than in many neighboring countries.
🍎 Food & Groceries
63%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer reasonable prices; dining out can be affordable depending on choice of venue.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but taxis and ride-sharing are affordable; fuel prices are low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available but somewhat limited; prices for cinemas, events, and outings are moderate.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced with a variety of fitness centers available.
💱 Currency Stability
89%
Weight: 30
Bahraini Dinar is stable and pegged to the US Dollar, ensuring low currency risk.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
74%
Weight: 100
Good broadband and 4G/5G coverage with average speeds around 100 Mbps; reliable for remote work.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
42%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; mostly concentrated in Manama, less so in Isa Town.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, but quality and speed can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to digital nomads but not widespread; quiet spaces are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
31%
Weight: 100
Isa Town is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot compared to other Gulf cities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance with a relaxed lifestyle outside of business hours.
🌳 Environmental Quality
57%
Weight: 15
Urban environment with moderate pollution; some green spaces but limited natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
72%
Weight: 10
Public areas and streets are generally clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
69%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, especially in business and service sectors, reducing language barriers.
💨 Air Quality
43%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be affected by dust storms and urban pollution, occasionally poor.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
Good quality healthcare facilities with modern hospitals and clinics.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
54%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but can be expensive without insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
76%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare services with a mix of public and private providers.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
71%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters; very sunny but extreme heat in summer.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
49%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces within Isa Town; more parks available in Manama.
❄️ Air Conditioning
92%
Weight: 15
Widespread and reliable air conditioning in homes, offices, and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
23%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mostly hot and dry year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich Bahraini culture with a blend of traditional and modern influences.
🌃 Nightlife
41%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more vibrant scene in Manama but still modest compared to other cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
38%
Weight: 15
Few natural outdoor attractions nearby; desert and coastline accessible but limited green nature.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic exist but not widespread or heavily promoted.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
59%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and local experiences available, mostly centered around Manama.
🎳 Indoors Fun
56%
Weight: 10
Shopping malls, cinemas, and indoor entertainment options are present but limited.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Diverse food scene with Middle Eastern, Indian, and international cuisines.
🧠 Yoga Studios
43%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; fitness centers may offer some classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
61%
Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers available with modern equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Healthy food options are available but not as widespread or specialized.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 time zone is favorable for working with Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
45%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads; more opportunities in Manama.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
39%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most remote work is international.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
37%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and not well-established locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces exist but are basic and limited in facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
48%
Weight: 15
Growing startup ecosystem mainly in Manama; limited activity in Isa Town.
💳 Local Payment Services
65%
Weight: 10
Good availability of digital payment options and banking services.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and regulatory openness but adoption still emerging.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
79%
Weight: 30
Close to Bahrain International Airport with good regional and international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
28%
Weight: 20
Public transit infrastructure is minimal; reliance on private cars and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
35%
Weight: 20
Urban layout favors cars; limited pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Popular ride-sharing services like Careem and Uber operate reliably.
🚲 Cycling
21%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is very limited; hot climate discourages cycling.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
64%
Weight: 15
Good road connections and ferry to Saudi Arabia; limited public intercity transport.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
83%
Weight: 20
Excellent mobile network coverage with 4G and expanding 5G services.
🔒 VPN Reliability
76%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well; some occasional restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable electricity supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
51%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in malls and some cafes but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
73%
Weight: 40
Relatively straightforward visa process for many nationalities; visa on arrival for some.
📊 Tax Friendliness
85%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, making it very tax-friendly for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; some restrictions on political expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment but occasional regional tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate difficulty; requires residency or local sponsorship.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
62%
Weight: 10
Business registration is relatively straightforward with government support.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
43%
Weight: 50
Some amenities for nomads but overall not a top destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few digital nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
38%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads in Isa Town.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
79%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
56%
Weight: 50
Moderate female friendliness; cultural norms require some caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
64%
Weight: 50
Relatively tolerant society with diverse expatriate population.