Aasiaat, Greenland 🇬🇱
#1751
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Nomad Score:
33%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost of living due to remote location and import reliance.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very expensive and limited housing options, mostly small apartments or shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
8%
Weight: 40
Imported food is costly; local fresh produce is scarce and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
21%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on boats or helicopters makes travel costly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
15%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment options, mostly local cultural events; costs are high due to remoteness.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
20%
Weight: 10
Limited gym facilities with high membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
75%
Weight: 30
Uses Danish krone, which is stable and reliable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
43%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and with limited bandwidth due to remote infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces; remote work mostly done from home or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes exist; some offer WiFi but connectivity can be unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options; cafes are small and not geared towards digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
2%
Weight: 100
Almost no digital nomad presence due to harsh climate and limited amenities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Quiet lifestyle with strong community ties, but limited social and professional opportunities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
Very clean town with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Greenlandic is primary language; Danish and some English spoken but limited.
💨 Air Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low population and industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require evacuation to Denmark.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is publicly funded but limited in scope locally.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; lacks specialized care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
3%
Weight: 80
Very cold, long winters with limited daylight; harsh and challenging for most.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by untouched nature and green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
1%
Weight: 15
Not needed due to cold climate; generally unavailable.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with extreme daylight variation but limited warmth.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous Inuit culture with unique traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly local bars with small crowds.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Exceptional opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language classes; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Unique tours available focusing on Arctic nature and Inuit culture.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; community centers and small events.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
30%
Weight: 25
Limited variety; focus on local seafood and imported staples.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios; occasional classes may be available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms or community centers with limited equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
35%
Weight: 15
Fresh fish available but overall limited healthy produce options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC-3, moderate overlap with Europe and Americas but limited for Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to small population.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; nomads rely on global opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited flights mainly to Greenlandic hubs and Denmark.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No public transit system; walking and boats are primary transport.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small town, easy to walk but weather can be a barrier.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
15%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling due to weather and terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Mostly by air or boat; expensive and infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Basic mobile coverage in town; limited outside urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet speed limits performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots, mostly in public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Part of Denmark; Schengen visa applies, moderate ease for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High taxes typical of Nordic countries; no special nomad tax benefits.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections under Danish law.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment as part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires residency and documentation; not easy for short-term nomads.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Complex and bureaucratic process, especially for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not well suited for digital nomads due to infrastructure and climate.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online community for nomads in the area.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates; very safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and respectful, but limited social infrastructure.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but small, close-knit community with limited diversity.