Asmara, Eritrea 🇪🇷
#753
15.338966, 38.932676
Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to many global cities, with low prices for basic goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Moderate prices for rentals, but limited availability and options can drive costs up.
🍎 Food & Groceries
70%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be costly due to limited availability.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited and taxis can be pricey; walking is common.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, but local events are often low-cost or free.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership fees can be high relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
45%
Weight: 30
The currency is subject to fluctuations and economic instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
32%
Weight: 100
Internet access is slow and often unreliable, with limited infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
20%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist, making it challenging for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
35%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality can be poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Asmara is not a popular destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
A slower pace of life contributes to a decent work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Generally clean with good air quality, though urban areas can be polluted.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness varies; some areas are well-maintained while others are not.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Tigrinya is the primary language; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, though dust storms can affect it occasionally.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are limited and can vary in quality.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable, but access to quality care is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available, but specialized care is lacking.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
85%
Weight: 80
Mild climate with pleasant temperatures year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, though occasional droughts can occur.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas, but some exist within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not common in many buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal changes; mostly mild weather throughout the year.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with unique traditions and history.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; few bars and clubs available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Surrounding areas offer beautiful landscapes and hiking opportunities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning, especially for Tigrinya.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours available; local experiences are limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly reliant on outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful, but options are limited compared to larger cities.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities; options are scarce.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Some healthy local food options, but variety is limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for working with Europe and parts of Africa.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem; few resources for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Non-existent coworking quality due to lack of spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup scene; few entrepreneurial resources.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services; cash is the primary mode of transaction.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
No significant adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; connectivity is not robust.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City is walkable, but some areas are less pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is lacking; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; mostly reliant on buses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No rental services for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
35%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is limited and can be unreliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs can work, but connection stability is an issue.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complicated and lengthy.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax policies are not particularly favorable for expats.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; government control is significant.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Political situation is tense; stability is a concern.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic and challenging.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
20%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are complex and slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not a nomad-friendly environment; few resources for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No organized events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Safety is moderate; petty crime can occur, but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be restrictive for women; safety varies.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant, but ethnic tensions exist.