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Aasiaat, Greenland 🇬🇱
#1751
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Nomad Score:
34%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost of living due to remote location and import reliance; one of the most expensive places globally.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very limited housing options with very high prices; mostly small, basic housing with scarce availability.
🍎 Food & Groceries
8%
Weight: 40
Imported food is very expensive; local fresh produce is limited and costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
15%
Weight: 20
Transportation mainly by boat or helicopter; expensive and infrequent.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
10%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, mostly costly due to import and small population.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are high relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
Uses Danish krone, a stable and strong currency with low inflation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
43%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but limited bandwidth and higher latency due to satellite reliance.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces available in Aasiaat.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, some with WiFi but limited seating and amenities.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
5%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Virtually no digital nomad presence due to remoteness and infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards available but expensive and limited data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Quiet, slow-paced lifestyle with strong community ties supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with very low pollution and stunning Arctic landscapes.
🧼 Cleanliness
88%
Weight: 10
Very clean town with strong local efforts to maintain environment.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Greenlandic is primary language; Danish and some English spoken but limited outside official contexts.
💨 Air Quality
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to lack of industry and low population density.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe and quiet environment but limited schooling and activities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available locally; for specialized care, travel to larger towns or Denmark required.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare largely publicly funded for residents; costs can be high for visitors.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and specialists; emergency evacuation sometimes necessary.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
3%
Weight: 80
Cold Arctic climate with long, dark winters and short, cool summers; frequent rain and snow.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green and open spaces surrounding the town.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
Not needed due to cold climate; no air conditioning infrastructure.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with polar night and midnight sun phenomena.
🔊 Noise Pollution
90%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and remote location.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich Inuit culture with unique traditions but limited cultural venues.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
98%
Weight: 15
Exceptional access to Arctic nature, hiking, fishing, and wildlife.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; some opportunity to learn Greenlandic or Danish informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Unique local tours available, including boat trips and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; limited cinemas or theaters.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
20%
Weight: 25
Small selection of local and imported foods; limited dining variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or similar wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities; small gyms or community centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce; some healthy options but expensive.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC-3; moderate overlap with European and North American working hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to small population and remoteness.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; opportunities depend on global internet access.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
2%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem present.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Small local airport with limited flights; connections mainly via Nuuk or Denmark.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No public transit system; walking or boat transport used.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small town, easy to walk around but weather can be challenging.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling due to weather and terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
15%
Weight: 15
Limited to helicopter or boat; no road connections.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage available but can be spotty and expensive.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably given internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Generally reliable power but occasional outages due to remote location.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa applies; moderate ease for European and some other nationals.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Taxation aligned with Denmark; moderate tax rates but complex for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
High freedom of speech consistent with Danish governance.
🏛️ Political Stability
95%
Weight: 20
Very stable political environment under Danish rule.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Difficult for non-residents; strict regulations and documentation required.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Possible but bureaucratic and complex for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Not friendly for digital nomads due to infrastructure and cost.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Very safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and respectful environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but small, close-knit community may be less diverse.