Asmara, Eritrea 🇪🇷
#753
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Asmara is generally affordable with low costs for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively low but options for modern apartments are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce and staples; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, though infrastructure is basic.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
32%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often with basic facilities; membership can be costly relative to income.
💱 Currency Stability
35%
Weight: 30
Eritrean Nakfa is tightly controlled with limited convertibility, causing some instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
21%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces exist in Asmara.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
12%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and the connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
8%
Weight: 30
Very limited options for digital nomads seeking work-friendly cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Asmara is not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but require registration and ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life but limited professional opportunities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Clean air and low pollution due to limited industrial activity.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
City is relatively clean, especially compared to other cities in the region.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Tigrinya is dominant; English is not widely spoken, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
83%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality with low pollution levels.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and services.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited specialized services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and may not meet expat standards.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Mild, temperate climate with dry, sunny weather most of the year.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas but limited in number and size.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not common in most buildings due to mild climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
38%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal changes; mostly dry and mild throughout the year.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to limited traffic and industrial activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
77%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with Italian colonial architecture and local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions but limited organized outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; learning local languages requires immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but limited tourist infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues or activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Traditional Eritrean cuisine is flavorful; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios in the city.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available; healthy eating possible but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 time zone is convenient for Europe, Middle East, and parts of Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is virtually non-existent locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
2%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is very underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
20%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment infrastructure; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
1%
Weight: 15
No significant adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Asmara International Airport has limited flights, mostly regional.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Basic bus and minibus services; no modern public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; some locals use bicycles.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport options; mainly buses and shared taxis.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but limited in rural zones.
🔒 VPN Reliability
20%
Weight: 20
Internet restrictions exist; VPNs may be unreliable or blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
25%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Significant restrictions on freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
30%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but with authoritarian governance and limited political freedoms.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations and documentation requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration is bureaucratic and slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Asmara is not considered nomad-friendly due to infrastructure and regulatory challenges.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or communities focused on Asmara.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but political tensions exist.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society with some challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; limited diversity but generally peaceful coexistence.