Qingdao, China 🇨🇳
Nomad Score:
59%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
68%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to other major Chinese cities, but prices are rising.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are increasing, especially in popular areas, but still lower than tier-1 cities.
🍎 Food & Groceries
72%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is very affordable and efficient, with a good bus and metro system.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available, but costs can vary widely depending on the activity.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced, with a variety of options available.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
The Chinese Yuan is relatively stable, but subject to government control.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
78%
Weight: 100
Good internet speed, though some restrictions on certain websites may apply.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
50%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to larger cities, but some options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, but the quality can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
58%
Weight: 30
A few cafes cater to digital nomads, but not as many as in more popular cities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads, leading to fewer community events.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
62%
Weight: 30
Generally good, with a culture that values family and leisure time.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate environmental quality, with some pollution issues but improving green spaces.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, though some areas can be littered.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Limited English proficiency among locals can pose challenges for non-Chinese speakers.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Air quality can fluctuate, with pollution levels varying throughout the year.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
70%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are generally good, especially in urban areas.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable compared to Western standards, but quality can vary.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Access to healthcare is good, with both public and private options available.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
68%
Weight: 80
Mild climate with four distinct seasons, but winters can be cold.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of typhoons and earthquakes, but not frequent.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but urbanization has reduced available space.
❄️ Air Conditioning
80%
Weight: 15
Widely available in most buildings, essential during the hot summer months.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Experiences all four seasons, but the transition can be abrupt.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with various festivals and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
55%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is present but not as vibrant as in larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Proximity to beaches and mountains offers good outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools, but informal learning opportunities exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Various local tours available, but not as extensive as in major tourist cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55%
Weight: 10
Some indoor activities available, but options are limited.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options, especially seafood, with a growing international presence.
🧠 Yoga Studios
50%
Weight: 10
Limited yoga studios, but a few options are available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Decent number of fitness facilities, though quality can vary.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options, but still limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
55%
Weight: 20
Time zone may not be favorable for all remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
45%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Some remote job opportunities, but not as many as in larger cities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
Freelancing is not as common, leading to fewer resources.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces varies, with limited options.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
45%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene, but not as developed as in tier-1 cities.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Widely used mobile payment services like WeChat Pay and Alipay.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
35%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption due to regulatory restrictions.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
Good connectivity with domestic flights, but fewer international options.
🚇 Public Transit
80%
Weight: 20
Efficient and affordable public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but urban sprawl can make it challenging.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Popular ride-sharing services are available and widely used.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure exists but is not well developed.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
75%
Weight: 15
Good options for intercity travel via trains and buses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Some rental options available, but not widespread.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs are necessary for accessing certain websites, but reliability can vary.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Generally reliable power supply, with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complex and time-consuming.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complicated for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
30%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech and censorship issues.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Generally stable, but with strict government control.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Can be challenging for foreigners, requiring documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Business registration can be bureaucratic and slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
20%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited resources and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Few events and meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and respectful towards women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Varies by area, with some instances of discrimination.