💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low overall cost of living due to remote desert location and limited commercial activity.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable guesthouses and simple rentals available, but limited options and amenities.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier and less common.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Minimal local transport costs; mostly walking or occasional shared taxis.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; mostly nature and cultural experiences which are low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
Very few or no formal gyms; fitness mostly outdoors or self-guided.
💱 Currency Stability
53%
Weight: 30
Egyptian pound has moderate fluctuations; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
34%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable due to remote location.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces in Siwa Oasis.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes exist; WiFi is spotty and not guaranteed.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
12%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad destination; very niche.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Peaceful environment supports good balance but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Pristine desert environment with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but infrastructure limitations affect sanitation.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Arabic is dominant; English is rarely spoken outside tourist spots.
💨 Air Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to desert location and low pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; no advanced medical facilities locally.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are limited.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with abundant sunshine; very dry and minimal rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
95%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Oasis environment provides some greenery but overall desert landscape.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich Berber and Egyptian cultural heritage with unique traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Almost no nightlife; very quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent for desert exploration, sand dunes, and natural springs.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
84%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, desert excursions, and historical sites.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal fitness facilities; mostly outdoor activities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
UTC+2 is moderately convenient for Europe and parts of Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to small expat/digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global online opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem in Siwa.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic cash-based economy; limited digital payment infrastructure.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness locally.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Nearest airports are several hours away; no local airport.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit; transport mostly by shared taxis or private vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
72%
Weight: 20
Compact town center is walkable but distances to outskirts are longer.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services like Uber or Careem available.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but hot climate and sandy terrain can be challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; mostly private car hires for travel to other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options; mostly informal and limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G/4G coverage; spotty in some remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional restrictions may occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
65%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are straightforward but no special digital nomad visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system; no specific benefits for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
45%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions on speech and media.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional regional tensions.
🏦 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 for foreigners.
📄✈️ 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
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence among digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but remote location requires caution.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative local culture; female travelers should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some cultural differences may pose challenges.