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Aberdeen, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

#633 ,
Nomad Score: 51%
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💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
31% Weight: 150
Higher than average UK city costs, especially due to oil industry influence; not budget-friendly for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
27% Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively high compared to other UK cities outside London, driven by local demand.
🍎 Food & Groceries
45% Weight: 40
Moderately priced with availability of supermarkets; eating out can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
52% Weight: 20
Public transport is available but limited; moderate costs for buses and taxis.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options; prices are average to slightly above average.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
58% Weight: 10
Average gym prices, with several options available including budget gyms.
💱 Currency Stability
89% Weight: 30
GBP is a stable currency with low volatility.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
74% Weight: 100
Good broadband infrastructure with average speeds around 70-100 Mbps; reliable connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43% Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces available; limited compared to larger UK cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
61% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but fewer options than major metropolitan areas.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
48% Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
23% Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80% Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70% Weight: 30
Good balance with a slower pace of life compared to larger cities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65% Weight: 15
Generally clean environment but industrial activity impacts air quality occasionally.
🧼 Cleanliness
72% Weight: 10
City is relatively clean with regular maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
98% Weight: 30
English is the primary language; no significant language barrier.
💨 Air Quality
50% Weight: 15
Moderate air quality; occasional pollution from oil industry and traffic.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
65% Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; quieter city suitable for families.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
85% Weight: 20
High-quality NHS healthcare services available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
90% Weight: 25
Healthcare is mostly free at point of use under NHS.
🏥 Healthcare
87% Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare system with good access to services.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
12% Weight: 80
Cold, wet, and windy climate with frequent rain and overcast skies.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
95% Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
68% Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas, but limited compared to larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10% Weight: 15
Rarely needed; most buildings lack air conditioning.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55% Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild; winters are cold and summers cool.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70% Weight: 10
Low noise pollution except in city center areas.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
60% Weight: 20
Rich local history and culture, but limited diversity.
🌃 Nightlife
35% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly pubs and a few bars.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
72% Weight: 15
Access to beautiful coastal and countryside areas nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60% Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but English immersion is easy.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55% Weight: 10
Some local tours related to oil industry and history; limited variety.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40% Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; cinemas and museums available.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
50% Weight: 25
Basic food scene with traditional British cuisine; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
42% Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; not a major wellness hub.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55% Weight: 15
Standard gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50% Weight: 15
Some healthy food options but limited variety.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78% Weight: 20
GMT timezone is favorable for Europe and parts of Africa and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
38% Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40% Weight: 20
Local job market limited; remote jobs mostly accessed online.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35% Weight: 20
Small freelance community; not a major hub.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40% Weight: 30
Basic coworking spaces with limited amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
32% Weight: 15
Small startup ecosystem focused on energy sector.
💳 Local Payment Services
75% Weight: 10
Good banking infrastructure with contactless payments widely accepted.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40% Weight: 15
Limited local adoption but UK overall has growing interest.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
60% Weight: 30
Aberdeen Airport offers domestic and some international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
45% Weight: 20
Limited bus network; no metro or tram system.
🚶 Walkability
60% Weight: 20
City center is walkable but suburbs less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55% Weight: 15
Uber and local taxi apps available but limited coverage.
🚲 Cycling
40% Weight: 10
Some cycling paths but weather and terrain limit usage.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65% Weight: 15
Good rail and bus connections to other UK cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20% Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter rental services.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
78% Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage with increasing 5G availability.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85% Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90% Weight: 15
Stable and reliable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50% Weight: 10
Limited free public WiFi hotspots.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
30% Weight: 40
UK visa process is strict and not tailored for digital nomads.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35% Weight: 30
High tax rates and complex system for freelancers and remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
92% Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
87% Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50% Weight: 15
Moderate difficulty for foreigners; requires proof of address and ID.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65% Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process but bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
30% Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25% Weight: 25
Very few or no dedicated digital nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30% Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for digital nomads in Aberdeen.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
78% Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
75% Weight: 50
Safe and respectful environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60% Weight: 50
Moderate diversity with some challenges but generally tolerant.

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