Asmera, Eritrea 🇪🇷
#1613
15.338966, 38.932676
Nomad Score:
35%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
42%
Weight: 150
While some basic goods are affordable, overall living expenses can be high due to limited availability.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
51%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is relatively affordable compared to Western standards, but options are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
45%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be costly and hard to find.
🚌 Transportation Cost
38%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited and taxis can be expensive, especially for longer distances.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
35%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options available, and those that exist can be pricey.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
29%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership fees are relatively high for the local economy.
💱 Currency Stability
30%
Weight: 30
The Eritrean Nakfa is not widely traded and has experienced instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
25%
Weight: 100
Internet access is slow and often unreliable, with limited infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
18%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist, making it difficult for digital nomads to find suitable work environments.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes offer WiFi, and those that do often have slow connections.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads, with limited amenities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Asmera is not a popular destination for digital nomads, leading to a lack of community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can be decent, but the local economy may require longer hours.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, with less industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies, with some areas well-maintained and others less so.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Tigrinya is the primary language, and English is not widely spoken, creating communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally good, though dust storms can occasionally affect conditions.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and may not meet international standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable, but quality may be a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available, but specialized care is lacking.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Mild climate with warm days and cool nights, generally pleasant throughout the year.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, though occasional droughts can occur.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas exist, but they are not abundant.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in some places, but not universally accessible.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety, with a generally stable climate year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with unique traditions, though limited exposure to global cultures.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options, primarily focused on local bars and cafes.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Beautiful landscapes and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding areas.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning, with few resources available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some local tours are available, but options are limited and can be expensive.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options, primarily limited to local cafes and small shops.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful, but variety is limited compared to larger cities.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available, making it hard for enthusiasts to practice.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities, with few options for exercise.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available, but overall 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 due to a lack of community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem, making it difficult for freelancers to thrive.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces, where available, are of low quality and poorly equipped.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very little startup activity, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available, with cash being the primary method.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights, making travel more challenging.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure is lacking in others.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common, and infrastructure is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options, primarily reliant on buses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No rental services for scooters or bikes available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
30%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is limited and often unreliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
20%
Weight: 20
VPN services can be unreliable due to internet restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Power outages are not uncommon, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
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 regulations can be complex, but rates are relatively low.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech, with strict government controls.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Political stability is fragile, with occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
20%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are cumbersome and slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall, Asmera is not a nomad-friendly city.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for digital nomads in the area.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, but caution is advised due to political tensions.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Women may face some challenges, but overall safety is reasonable.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Eritrea is ethnically diverse, but tensions can exist.