Sisimiut, Greenland 🇬🇱
#1256
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Nomad Score:
38%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely high cost of living due to remote Arctic location and import reliance.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very expensive housing with limited availability and high demand.
🍎 Food & Groceries
8%
Weight: 40
Imported food items are costly; local produce is scarce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on expensive flights and boats.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
25%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment options, generally pricey due to import costs.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Small gyms available but membership fees are relatively high.
💱 Currency Stability
75%
Weight: 30
Uses Danish krone, which is stable and reliable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
63%
Weight: 100
Moderate internet speeds with satellite and limited fiber connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces; very limited options.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes, some offer WiFi but connectivity can be inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes suitable for working remotely.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low popularity among digital nomads due to remoteness and cost.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
65%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but can be expensive.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Small community with relaxed pace, good for work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Pristine Arctic environment with very low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Town is clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Greenlandic is primary language; Danish and English widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
99%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to remote location and lack of industry.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Safe and quiet environment suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require evacuation.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is publicly funded but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities; good for minor issues but lacks specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
3%
Weight: 80
Harsh Arctic climate with cold temperatures and long dark winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
95%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by vast natural landscapes and wilderness.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Not commonly needed or available due to cold climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
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
60%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous Inuit culture with unique traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Exceptional access to Arctic nature, hiking, and wildlife.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language courses; immersion possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Unique Arctic tours and cultural experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
30%
Weight: 25
Limited variety, focus on local seafood and imported goods.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Small gyms available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some fresh seafood and imported health foods, but limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
45%
Weight: 20
UTC-3, somewhat inconvenient for major global markets.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Few local remote job options; mostly reliant on external employers.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance community presence.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No significant startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited flights; connections mainly via Nuuk or Denmark.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No public transit system; walking and private transport common.
🚶 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
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling due to terrain and weather.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited to flights and boats; no trains or buses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Coverage exists but can be spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally reliable with good internet.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa applies; moderate ease for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High taxes typical of Danish territories.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections under Danish law.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment under Danish governance.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires documentation; limited banks.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and limited business infrastructure.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not well suited 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 small online 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.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; small, close-knit community.