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💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to larger Spanish cities like Madrid or Barcelona, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are lower than Spain’s major cities, but demand in summer can increase costs slightly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer fresh produce at good prices; dining out is affordable with many traditional options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive; buses cover the city well and occasional taxi rides are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Cinema, museums, and cultural events are reasonably priced; nightlife is affordable but less extensive than bigger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
73%
Weight: 10
Monthly gym fees are affordable, with several mid-range gyms and fitness centers available.
💱 Currency Stability
95%
Weight: 30
Euro is a stable currency with low volatility, providing financial predictability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
84%
Weight: 100
Reliable fiber-optic internet widely available with speeds averaging 100-300 Mbps in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
62%
Weight: 40
A few coworking spaces exist but options are limited compared to larger Spanish cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
78%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
65%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but the scene is still developing.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
43%
Weight: 100
Gijón is not yet a well-known hub for digital nomads, attracting fewer remote workers.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
87%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
87%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with emphasis on leisure, good for maintaining work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Good air quality and coastal environment contribute to a pleasant living atmosphere.
🧼 Cleanliness
76%
Weight: 10
City is generally clean with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
52%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is not widely spoken outside tourist areas, which may pose challenges.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and moderate traffic levels.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Good public services, parks, and schools; suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
89%
Weight: 20
High-quality public healthcare system with good hospitals and clinics.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
90%
Weight: 25
Public healthcare is affordable and accessible; private options are also reasonably priced.
🏥 Healthcare
89%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare services with good emergency and specialist care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
61%
Weight: 80
Oceanic climate with mild summers and cool, wet winters; more rain than southern Spain but moderate temperatures.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional storms but no significant seismic or extreme weather threats.
🏞️ Green Spaces
77%
Weight: 10
Several parks and coastal green areas available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Not widely installed due to mild climate; some accommodations may lack AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
72%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with mild summers and cool winters, but less extreme variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
72%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet city with low noise pollution except in nightlife areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich Asturian culture with festivals, museums, and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
60%
Weight: 15
Smaller nightlife scene compared to major cities; mostly local bars and some clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
86%
Weight: 15
Access to beaches, mountains, and hiking trails nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Some language schools and informal opportunities to learn Spanish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
74%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural and nature tours, including cider route and coastal activities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
63%
Weight: 10
Museums, cinemas, and cultural centers available but limited compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
80%
Weight: 25
Strong local gastronomy with seafood, cider houses, and traditional Asturian dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
60%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios exist but options are limited.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
70%
Weight: 15
Several gyms and sports centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
78%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and local produce support healthy eating.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
87%
Weight: 20
Central European Time is convenient for working with most European and some American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
55%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads and startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Local job market is traditional; remote job opportunities mostly depend on global platforms.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
53%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; not a major hub for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
60%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but limited in number and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
48%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with few accelerators or venture capital presence.
💳 Local Payment Services
75%
Weight: 10
Standard European payment services widely accepted; contactless and mobile payments common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption; some interest but no major hubs or events.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
62%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Asturias Airport (~40 km), with connections to major Spanish cities and some European destinations.
🚇 Public Transit
74%
Weight: 20
Bus network is reliable within the city; limited train connections.
🚶 Walkability
81%
Weight: 20
City center is compact and walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
65%
Weight: 15
Uber is not available; local taxi apps and services are functional.
🚲 Cycling
70%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes and rental options; terrain is moderately hilly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
68%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect to nearby cities; train options limited but improving.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
63%
Weight: 10
Bike rentals available; electric scooter rentals limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
85%
Weight: 20
Good 4G and increasing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
No significant restrictions; VPNs work reliably.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
92%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
68%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; relatively straightforward for EU and many other nationals.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Spain has moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
93%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech as part of EU and Spanish law.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires documentation; some banks offer digital onboarding.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Bureaucracy can be slow; processes improving but still somewhat complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
Spain does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
58%
Weight: 50
Moderate friendliness; welcoming locals but limited nomad infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
40%
Weight: 25
Few organized events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
52%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for nomads in Gijón compared to larger cities.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
88%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe public spaces.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women; some cultural conservatism in certain areas.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some occasional issues but generally accepting.