Netanya, Israel 🇮🇱
#1041
32.328618, 34.856624
Nomad Score:
64%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
53%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to other Israeli cities, but still higher than many Eastern European destinations.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
48%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are on the higher side, especially near the beach, but options vary.
🍎 Food & Groceries
62%
Weight: 40
Diverse food options available, with a mix of local markets and international cuisine, but prices can be steep.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is reasonably priced, but limited compared to larger cities.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available but can be pricey, especially nightlife.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
67%
Weight: 10
Affordable gym memberships with various options available throughout the city.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
The Israeli Shekel is relatively stable, with low inflation rates.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
80%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet is widely available, with many cafes and coworking spaces offering excellent connectivity.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
72%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist, catering to the growing digital nomad community.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
83%
Weight: 30
Numerous cafes offer free WiFi, making it easy to work remotely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
78%
Weight: 30
A good selection of cafes that are welcoming to remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
50%
Weight: 100
Growing interest among digital nomads, but not as popular as Tel Aviv.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
65%
Weight: 30
A laid-back lifestyle with a focus on leisure, but work culture can be demanding.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, with efforts to maintain green spaces.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
City is relatively clean, but some areas can be neglected.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Hebrew is the primary language, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, though traffic can affect it in busier areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
90%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with modern facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be expensive without insurance, but public services are available.
🏥 Healthcare
84%
Weight: 20
Israel has a robust healthcare system, with excellent facilities and services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
85%
Weight: 80
Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, though occasional earthquakes can occur.
🏞️ Green Spaces
68%
Weight: 10
Several parks and beach areas, but limited compared to larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
80%
Weight: 15
Common in most buildings and public spaces due to the warm climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; mostly warm weather year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural scene with local festivals and events, though smaller than in Tel Aviv.
🌃 Nightlife
60%
Weight: 15
Decent nightlife options, but not as vibrant as in larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
75%
Weight: 15
Proximity to beaches and nature reserves offers great outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language classes available, but informal learning is possible.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Various local tours available, but less than in major tourist hubs.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Diverse food scene with a mix of local and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
65%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available, catering to different styles.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
70%
Weight: 15
Good variety of fitness facilities, including gyms and outdoor options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
72%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options in restaurants and cafes.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone can be challenging for remote work with clients in the Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
60%
Weight: 25
Growing startup scene provides some networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
55%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities compared to larger tech hubs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
50%
Weight: 20
Freelancing is possible, but the ecosystem is not as developed.
🏢 Coworking Quality
70%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are generally well-equipped and comfortable.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
65%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene, but not as robust as in Tel Aviv.
💳 Local Payment Services
75%
Weight: 10
Widely accepted payment methods, including digital wallets.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
60%
Weight: 15
Growing interest in blockchain and crypto, but still developing.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Ben Gurion Airport is accessible, but not as convenient as larger hubs.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Public transit is available but can be limited in frequency.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
City is quite walkable, especially near the beach and downtown.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
75%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing services like Uber are available and widely used.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure, though some bike lanes exist.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Good options for intercity travel via bus and train.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Some rental options available, but not as widespread.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Excellent mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services are reliable and widely used.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
80%
Weight: 15
Power supply is generally stable with few outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
65%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Higher tax rates compared to many countries, which can be a burden.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech, though some limitations exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Political situation can be tense, but stability is relatively maintained.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic and requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration can be complex and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available, making it challenging for long stays.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Somewhat friendly to nomads, but lacks extensive support systems.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
50%
Weight: 25
Limited events and meetups for digital nomads compared to larger cities.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
55%
Weight: 20
Growing online community presence, but still developing.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, but caution is advised in certain areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Relatively female-friendly, with a growing focus on gender equality.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Mixed levels of tolerance, with some areas more diverse than others.