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Sisimiut, Greenland 🇬🇱
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Nomad Score:
37%
💰 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 limited and expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on boats and helicopters increases costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
25%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment options; activities tend to be pricey due to remoteness.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Limited gym facilities; memberships are moderately expensive.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Uses Danish krone, which is stable and reliable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
63%
Weight: 100
Reasonably good internet via satellite and fiber, but occasional latency issues.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces; limited options for remote work environments.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes, and fewer with reliable WiFi.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
7%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely low popularity among digital nomads due to harsh climate and infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available but can be expensive.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Small community and slow pace support good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine Arctic environment with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
87%
Weight: 10
Very clean town with strong community upkeep.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Greenlandic is primary language; Danish and English widely spoken but limited.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to remote location and low pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Good for families seeking nature and safety but limited amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; complex cases require transfer to Denmark.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is publicly funded but some services may incur costs for foreigners.
🏥 Healthcare
57%
Weight: 20
Adequate for routine care; limited specialist services locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
5%
Weight: 80
Harsh Arctic climate with long, cold winters and limited sunlight.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by natural landscapes, though limited vegetation due to Arctic climate.
❄️ Air Conditioning
2%
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
90%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and remote location.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
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 wilderness, hiking, and wildlife.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; some opportunities to learn Greenlandic or Danish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Unique tours available including dog sledding, whale watching, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
35%
Weight: 25
Limited variety; focus on local seafood and traditional dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited in number.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some fresh seafood and local produce; imported fresh fruits and vegetables are expensive.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC-3; moderate overlap with European and North American work hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote jobs must be sourced externally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; working from home or cafes only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
No significant startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Standard Danish banking services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited flights; connections mainly via Nuuk or Denmark.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; mostly walking or private transport.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small town with walkable center but challenging weather conditions.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling due to terrain and weather.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited options; mostly by air or boat.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Good coverage in town; limited in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally reliable with good internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
75%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
As part of Denmark, Schengen visa rules apply; moderate ease for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High tax rates typical of Nordic countries.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment under Danish governance.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires documentation; can be bureaucratic for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Complex process with limited local 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 considered nomad friendly 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 for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
88%
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
Moderate tolerance; small, close-knit community.