Qaqortoq, Greenland 🇬🇱
#1259
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Nomad Score:
35%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost of living due to Greenland's remote location and import reliance.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very expensive and limited housing options, mostly small apartments or guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
8%
Weight: 40
Groceries and food are very costly, with many items imported and limited local produce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
21%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on boats and helicopters makes transport expensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
20%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment venues; activities tend to be costly due to logistics.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are higher than average due to small market.
💱 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 slower and less reliable compared to urban centers.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; remote work mostly done from home or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
32%
Weight: 30
Few cafes exist; some offer WiFi but connectivity can be spotty.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely low popularity among digital nomads due to cost and infrastructure.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Quiet lifestyle with strong community ties supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
97%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Very clean town with well-maintained public areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Greenlandic is primary language; Danish and English spoken but limited.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low population and lack of industry.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; complex cases require travel to Denmark.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is subsidized but limited local services may incur extra costs.
🏥 Healthcare
57%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues but lacks specialized care facilities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
2%
Weight: 80
Cold, long winters with frequent rain and snow; very limited sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
95%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural green and wilderness areas surrounding the town.
❄️ Air Conditioning
0%
Weight: 15
No need for air conditioning due to cold climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with long winters and short summers, but harsh conditions.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous Inuit culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
99%
Weight: 15
Exceptional access to untouched nature, fjords, and wildlife.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Greenlandic.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Unique tours available focusing on nature, culture, and Arctic experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options due to small population.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
30%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is unique but limited variety; few restaurants.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios; occasional classes may be available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness centers or facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
35%
Weight: 15
Some fresh seafood and local produce, but overall limited healthy options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC-3, moderate overlap with Europe and Americas but less with Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to small expat and digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote jobs must be found externally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity due to small market and remote location.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited flights; connections mainly via Nuuk or Denmark.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; walking and private transport dominate.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Small town with walkable center but challenging weather conditions.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
15%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling due to terrain and weather; some locals use bikes in summer.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited options; mainly by air or boat to other Greenland towns.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but can be spotty outside town.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably, though internet speed limits performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots, mostly in government buildings or cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Greenland follows Danish visa rules; Schengen visa required for most.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Taxation aligned with Denmark; relatively high tax rates.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with autonomous government.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires documentation; process can be slow for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and complex due to Greenland's unique legal framework.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not considered nomad friendly due to infrastructure and cost.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for 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
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; small, close-knit community with some cultural homogeneity.