Asmera, Eritrea 🇪🇷
#1613
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and availability can vary.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, though infrastructure is limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are low but variety is minimal.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
31%
Weight: 30
Eritrean Nakfa is relatively stable but subject to government controls and limited convertibility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
24%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces available in Asmera.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Limited options for cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; city is not a known nomad destination.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
63%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality and natural environment due to low industrialization.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean but infrastructure for waste management is limited.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
Tigrinya is dominant; English is spoken by some but not widespread.
💨 Air Quality
73%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good with low pollution levels.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited resources and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Limited access to advanced medical care; expatriates often travel abroad for serious treatment.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Mild, temperate climate with dry seasons; generally sunny and comfortable.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
86%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but urban greenery is limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited use of air conditioning due to mild climate and infrastructure constraints.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with distinct dry and wet periods.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with unique traditions and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; city is quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
72%
Weight: 15
Access to scenic landscapes and hiking opportunities nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; informal opportunities exist.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and local experiences available but not widely developed.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; limited options for leisure activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Traditional Eritrean cuisine is flavorful; limited international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No known dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers are scarce.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available; healthy eating is possible but limited by variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 time zone is convenient for Europe, Middle East, and parts of Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
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 infrastructure and community are almost non-existent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces; quality is negligible.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with limited support.
💳 Local Payment Services
25%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness and adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Asmara International Airport has limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transportation is basic and infrequent.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure can be uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operating in the city.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but lacks dedicated lanes or infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport; mainly buses and shared taxis.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but can be patchy and slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but may be slow or occasionally blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic and can be restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
15%
Weight: 15
Significant restrictions on freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
30%
Weight: 20
Relative stability but with authoritarian governance and occasional tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are cumbersome and require extensive documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration is slow and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not tailored to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads in Asmera.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime but some political risks.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society with some challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; society is ethnically homogenous with limited diversity.