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Oulu, Finland 🇫🇮
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Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
31%
Weight: 150
Oulu is moderately expensive compared to global standards, with Finland's high living costs impacting daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively high, especially for central locations, reflecting Finland's overall housing market.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are costly due to import reliance and high taxes.
🚌 Transportation Cost
67%
Weight: 20
Public transport is efficient and reasonably priced; biking is popular and free.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available but tend to be pricey.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
52%
Weight: 10
Average gym memberships are moderately priced but not cheap.
💱 Currency Stability
97%
Weight: 30
Eurozone currency with strong stability and low inflation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
91%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet widely available with excellent reliability.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
74%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist, catering well to digital nomads and startups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
78%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi with good connectivity.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
70%
Weight: 30
A decent number of cafes are suitable for working remotely.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
43%
Weight: 100
Oulu is not a major digital nomad hotspot but is gaining attention due to tech industry presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
90%
Weight: 30
Finnish culture strongly supports work-life balance with reasonable working hours.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Clean air, low pollution, and strong environmental policies.
🧼 Cleanliness
98%
Weight: 10
Very clean city with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but Finnish language can be a barrier in some services.
💨 Air Quality
96%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial pollution and green surroundings.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
80%
Weight: 25
Good schools, parks, and family services.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
93%
Weight: 20
High-quality public healthcare system with modern facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Public healthcare is affordable for residents; private care is more expensive.
🏥 Healthcare
92%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare services with good access.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
12%
Weight: 80
Long, cold winters with limited daylight; summers are short and mild.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
98%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
89%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural areas within and around the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
21%
Weight: 15
Rarely needed due to cool climate; most buildings lack AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
85%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with snowy winters and mild summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
87%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small city size and green spaces.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
73%
Weight: 20
Rich Finnish culture with local festivals and modern arts.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options compared to larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
94%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to forests, lakes, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Finnish and Swedish, but limited compared to larger cities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local cultural and nature tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate options including museums and cinemas.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
62%
Weight: 25
Good quality food with focus on local and Nordic cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
50%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available, growing interest.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
63%
Weight: 15
Adequate gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
71%
Weight: 15
Good availability of organic and healthy food products.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+2/3 suitable for European clients but less ideal for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
70%
Weight: 25
Active tech and startup community offers networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
68%
Weight: 20
Growing tech sector with some remote-friendly jobs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
60%
Weight: 20
Moderate freelance market, mostly tech and creative fields.
🏢 Coworking Quality
75%
Weight: 30
Modern coworking spaces with good amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
72%
Weight: 15
Active startup ecosystem supported by local universities and innovation hubs.
💳 Local Payment Services
80%
Weight: 10
Efficient digital payment systems widely used.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
60%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but still niche adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Oulu Airport offers domestic and some international flights; limited compared to major hubs.
🚇 Public Transit
70%
Weight: 20
Reliable bus network covering the city and suburbs.
🚶 Walkability
78%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps compared to larger cities.
🚲 Cycling
83%
Weight: 10
Well-developed cycling infrastructure and popular among residents.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Finnish cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Limited electric scooter rentals; bike rentals more common.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
90%
Weight: 20
Excellent 4G/5G coverage throughout the city and surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
95%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
98%
Weight: 15
Very stable and reliable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
65%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in many public spaces but not ubiquitous.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa required for many; process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
High taxes on income and services, typical for Nordic countries.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
97%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
98%
Weight: 20
Very stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
60%
Weight: 15
Requires residency or local address; can be bureaucratic for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
70%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward with online options.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of June 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly with good infrastructure but limited visa options.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
45%
Weight: 25
Few dedicated nomad events; more general tech meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
55%
Weight: 20
Small but growing online community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
96%
Weight: 100
Very safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
90%
Weight: 50
High gender equality and safety for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but less diverse than larger cities.