Asmera, Eritrea 🇪🇷
#1613
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable local goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Housing is affordable but options for modern apartments suitable for digital nomads are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
87%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, though infrastructure is basic.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
34%
Weight: 30
Eritrean Nakfa is tightly controlled with limited convertibility; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
21%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Virtually no dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
12%
Weight: 30
Very limited options for cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but require registration and paperwork.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
63%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life but limited amenities for work-life integration.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally clean environment with low industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean but infrastructure challenges exist.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Tigrinya and Arabic are primary languages; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families but limited entertainment and schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited advanced medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
84%
Weight: 80
Mild, sunny climate year-round with moderate temperatures.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack it.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal changes; climate is fairly consistent year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; less traffic noise compared to larger cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
76%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with unique traditions and history.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
68%
Weight: 15
Access to nearby natural landscapes but limited organized outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but limited tourism infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues or activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
67%
Weight: 25
Traditional Eritrean cuisine is flavorful but international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios known.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
58%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 time zone is moderately favorable for Europe and Middle East connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost non-existent locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
12%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with limited support.
💳 Local Payment Services
20%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Asmara International Airport has limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services exist but are infrequent and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing platforms operating.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Some bus services to other cities but limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No known scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet censorship and slow speeds affect reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
45%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic and can be slow; some restrictions apply.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Restricted freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but with ongoing regional tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for business registration.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
City is not considered nomad friendly due to infrastructure and services.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or communities for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe in urban areas but some caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society with some challenges for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; limited diversity.