Ilulissat, Greenland 🇬🇱
#1258
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Nomad Score:
34%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Ilulissat is extremely expensive due to its remote location and reliance on imported goods.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very high accommodation costs with limited options; most housing is costly and scarce.
🍎 Food & Groceries
8%
Weight: 40
Groceries and food are very expensive, with many items imported and limited local produce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
15%
Weight: 20
Transportation is costly due to limited infrastructure and reliance on air or boat travel.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
20%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and expensive, mostly centered around nature tours.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
25%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, memberships are pricey due to small market and high operational costs.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Uses Danish krone, a stable currency backed by Denmark.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
53%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but can be slow and unreliable due to remote location.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces; very limited options for remote work environments.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and WiFi availability is limited and often slow.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads or offering conducive work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
2%
Weight: 100
Ilulissat is virtually unknown among digital nomads due to harsh conditions and limited infrastructure.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Quiet lifestyle with strong connection to nature supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clean air and minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
87%
Weight: 10
Very clean town with strong community efforts to maintain environment.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Greenlandic is primary language; Danish and English are spoken but limited outside tourism.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to remote Arctic location and lack of pollution sources.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available, but specialized services require travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is subsidized by the government but limited in scope locally.
🏥 Healthcare
48%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and specialists; emergency care requires evacuation in serious cases.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
5%
Weight: 80
Very cold Arctic climate with long, dark winters and short summers; often cloudy and snowy.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
97%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by vast natural landscapes, fjords, and icebergs.
❄️ Air Conditioning
1%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is generally unnecessary due to cold climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with polar night and midnight sun phenomena.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Inuit culture with unique traditions and history.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
99%
Weight: 15
Exceptional outdoor opportunities including iceberg tours, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language classes; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
85%
Weight: 10
Unique tours available such as dog sledding, glacier hikes, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; mostly community events or small museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
35%
Weight: 25
Limited variety; focus on local seafood and traditional Greenlandic dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; limited equipment and classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available but limited by import costs and availability.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC-3, moderate overlap with Europe and Americas but less ideal for Asia-Pacific.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to small population and remote location.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small and focused on tourism and public services.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
3%
Weight: 20
Almost no local freelance ecosystem or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
No significant startup ecosystem present.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available but limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Ilulissat has an airport with flights to Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq but limited international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No public transit system; walking and private transport dominate.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small town center is walkable but harsh weather can limit walking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling due to terrain and weather conditions.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited to air and boat travel; 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 exists but can be spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well but internet speed can affect performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply but occasional outages due to harsh weather.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark; Schengen visa applies but no special digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Taxation follows Danish rules; not particularly favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
High freedom of speech consistent with Danish governance.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment under Danish sovereignty.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking requires local residency and documentation; can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but complex and not streamlined for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Not friendly for digital nomads due to infrastructure and climate.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for digital 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
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; small, close-knit community with some cultural homogeneity.