Pietarsaari, Finland 🇫🇮
#1543
63.67447, 22.705538
Nomad Score:
60%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
62%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to larger Finnish cities, but still higher than many Eastern European destinations.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable for a small city, but can be high relative to local incomes.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are average for Finland, with a mix of affordable and premium options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
70%
Weight: 20
Public transport is efficient and affordable, with good coverage in the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited, and costs can add up for activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced, with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
95%
Weight: 30
The Euro is stable, providing a reliable currency for transactions.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
80%
Weight: 100
Good internet speed with widespread access to high-speed connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
40%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces available, primarily catering to local freelancers.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but the number is not as high as in larger cities.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
A few cafes are suitable for working, but the environment is not very vibrant for nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
30%
Weight: 100
Pietarsaari is not a well-known destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85%
Weight: 30
Finnish culture promotes a strong work-life balance, with reasonable working hours.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87%
Weight: 15
High environmental quality with clean air and well-maintained public spaces.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
The city is very clean, with regular maintenance of public areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but Finnish can be challenging for newcomers.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Good air quality, typical of smaller Finnish cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
90%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with well-trained professionals.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable due to the public system, but private care can be costly.
🏥 Healthcare
88%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare system with access to various services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
35%
Weight: 80
Cold and often rainy, with long winters and short summers.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
95%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, making it a safe place to live.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas, though not as extensive as in larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rarely needed due to the cool climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons, but long winters can be challenging.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Cultural activities are limited compared to larger Finnish cities.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options, primarily local bars and a few clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Access to beautiful nature, with opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for learning Finnish, with few formal classes available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but not a wide variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, primarily small venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Decent food scene with local specialties, but fewer international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
50%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but not a large variety.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Good access to fitness facilities, including gyms and sports centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of healthy food options, but still limited compared to larger cities.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone can be challenging for remote work with clients in other regions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Few remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Limited freelance ecosystem, primarily focused on local markets.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces is average, with limited options.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup scene, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
80%
Weight: 10
Widely accepted payment methods, including cards and mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
75%
Weight: 20
Good public transit options within the city, though not extensive.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
The city is walkable, with most amenities within a reasonable distance.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible, with some bike lanes, but not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Good intercity travel options via train and bus.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited rental options for scooters and bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available, with good internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Highly reliable power grid with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Some public WiFi available, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are straightforward for EU citizens, but more complex for others.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates, which can be a consideration for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
85%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech in Finland.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Finland is known for its political stability and low corruption levels.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account is relatively easy, but may require local residency.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward, but can be bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa, but standard work visas are available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Not particularly nomad-friendly due to limited amenities and community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
95%
Weight: 100
Very safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
90%
Weight: 50
Highly female-friendly environment with strong gender equality.
✊ Racial Tolerance
80%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society, though smaller cities may have less diversity.