Ilulissat, Greenland 🇬🇱
#1258
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Nomad Score:
35%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Ilulissat is extremely expensive due to its remote location and high import costs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very high accommodation costs with limited options, mostly small guesthouses or expensive rentals.
🍎 Food & Groceries
8%
Weight: 40
Food prices are very high, especially for imported goods; local fresh produce is limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
15%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on boats and helicopters makes transport costly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
20%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment options, and those available tend to be expensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
10%
Weight: 10
Limited or no formal gym facilities; fitness options are scarce and costly.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
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 expensive due to satellite reliance.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces in Ilulissat.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, some with WiFi but connectivity is unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Limited options and infrastructure for digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low popularity among digital nomads due to remoteness and cost.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but expensive and with limited data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
Quiet lifestyle with strong connection to nature supports good balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Very clean town with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Greenlandic is primary language; Danish and English are spoken but limited.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low population and lack of industry.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited schools and family amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require evacuation to Denmark.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is publicly funded but limited in scope locally.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities; adequate for minor issues but not for complex care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
5%
Weight: 80
Very cold climate with long winters and limited sunlight in winter months.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
100%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by vast natural landscapes and ice fjords.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
No need for air conditioning due to cold climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with extreme daylight variation but limited warmth.
🔊 Noise Pollution
95%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and remote location.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Unique Inuit culture with rich traditions but limited urban cultural activities.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
98%
Weight: 15
Exceptional access to glaciers, fjords, and Arctic wildlife.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; some chance to learn Greenlandic or Danish informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
85%
Weight: 10
Good availability of guided tours for nature and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
30%
Weight: 25
Few restaurants, mostly traditional Greenlandic cuisine; limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some fresh seafood and local produce but overall limited healthy options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC-3, moderately aligned with North American and European time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on external opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
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
30%
Weight: 30
Ilulissat Airport connects mainly to Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq; limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
0%
Weight: 20
No public transit system within the town.
🚶 Walkability
70%
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 infrastructure; weather and terrain are challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Mostly by air or boat; no road connections to other towns.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is available but can be spotty outside town.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work but internet speed limits performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
80%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Greenland follows Danish visa rules; Schengen visa required for many.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Taxation is relatively high, similar to Denmark.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment under Danish sovereignty.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires documentation; limited banking options.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and limited support for startups.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not particularly friendly for digital nomads due to infrastructure and cost.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
90%
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 limited diversity.