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Ilulissat, Greenland 🇬🇱
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Nomad Score:
36%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Ilulissat is very expensive due to its remote Arctic location, with high import costs driving prices up.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Limited housing options with very high rental prices, mostly small apartments or guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
8%
Weight: 40
Groceries are costly and selection is limited, with heavy reliance on imported goods.
🚌 Transportation Cost
25%
Weight: 20
Local transport is minimal; flights and boats are expensive but necessary for intercity travel.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
15%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment options; activities tend to be costly due to remoteness.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
20%
Weight: 10
Limited gym facilities with relatively high membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Uses Danish krone, which is stable and reliable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
53%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but can be slow and inconsistent due to remote location.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces; remote work usually done from accommodations or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes exist, some with WiFi but limited seating and amenities.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Ilulissat is not a known destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available with decent coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Quiet lifestyle with strong connection to nature supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine Arctic environment with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
87%
Weight: 10
Town is generally clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ 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 location and lack of industry.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities for families but safe environment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; advanced care requires travel to larger centers.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is subsidized for residents but can be costly for visitors.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities; emergency services are basic but functional.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
2%
Weight: 80
Cold Arctic climate with long, dark winters and short, cool summers.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional icebergs and harsh weather.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by vast natural landscapes and fjords.
❄️ Air Conditioning
1%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is generally unnecessary and rarely available.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with polar night and midnight sun phenomena.
🔊 Noise Pollution
95%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and remote location.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Inuit culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Exceptional access to glaciers, fjords, and Arctic wildlife.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language courses; some opportunities to learn Greenlandic or Danish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of guided tours, dog sledding, and iceberg excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
35%
Weight: 25
Focus on traditional Greenlandic cuisine; limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness options beyond basic gyms.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited fresh produce; traditional diet is healthy but options are narrow.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC-3, moderate overlap with North American and European working hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; nomads rely on global opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Ilulissat Airport connects to Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq; limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No public transit system; walking and taxis are primary modes.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small town, easy to walk but weather can be challenging.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and harsh weather conditions.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Air and boat travel available but expensive and infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage within town; spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably, though internet speed can limit performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
80%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with few outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Part of Denmark; Schengen visa applies but no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High taxes typical of Danish system; no special digital nomad tax benefits.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections under Danish law.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment as an autonomous territory of Denmark.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires residency documentation; challenging for short-term visitors.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Complex process with limited local support for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not tailored for digital nomads; infrastructure and services lacking.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very small online community of digital nomads in Ilulissat.
🛡️ 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 cultural diversity.