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Bejaia, Algeria 🇩🇿
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Nomad Score:
53%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Bejaia is generally affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially outside city center, making it budget-friendly for digital nomads.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at very reasonable prices; eating out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited variety of entertainment options but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but not very common or modern.
💱 Currency Stability
53%
Weight: 30
Algerian Dinar experiences moderate fluctuations and limited convertibility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Average internet speeds around 10-15 Mbps; stable but not high-speed fiber everywhere.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very few dedicated coworking spaces; mostly informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
38%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Bejaia is not a known hotspot for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID and affordable plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
73%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Coastal city with good air quality and natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate cleanliness; some areas suffer from litter and waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
34%
Weight: 30
Arabic and Berber are dominant; French widely spoken; English less common.
💨 Air Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and limited heavy industry.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families but limited international schools and activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
42%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but facilities lack modern equipment and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious conditions require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional earthquakes but rare.
🏞️ Green Spaces
62%
Weight: 10
Some parks and natural areas but limited urban green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Not widespread; many buildings lack modern AC systems.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with pleasant winters and hot summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; traffic and street noise common in city center.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Berber and Mediterranean cultural heritage with local festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small cafes and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
84%
Weight: 15
Access to beaches, mountains, and hiking trails nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Arabic and Berber.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available but limited organized tourism infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Traditional Algerian cuisine with fresh seafood and local specialties.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood widely available.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+1 timezone is convenient for European and African clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is minimal and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
35%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory uncertainty around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Bejaia airport offers domestic and limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Basic bus and taxi services available but not extensive.
🚶 Walkability
65%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
25%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Buses and trains connect Bejaia to other cities but schedules can be irregular.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; rural coverage less consistent.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but some occasional restrictions may apply.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages occur, but generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be bureaucratic and time-consuming for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
45%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions on media and public expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional protests and political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Lengthy and complex process with significant paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no dedicated nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums for digital nomads in Bejaia.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms may pose challenges; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some social conservatism present.