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💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Surat offers a low cost of living compared to many global cities, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are quite reasonable, with many affordable options for single rooms and apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
90%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food provide inexpensive and diverse food options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
92%
Weight: 20
Public transport and auto-rickshaws are very cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger metro cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
75%
Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but may vary in quality.
💱 Currency Stability
63%
Weight: 30
The Indian Rupee experiences moderate volatility but remains relatively stable in the short term.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Good 4G coverage and increasing fiber broadband availability, though occasional slowdowns occur.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to major metros; some options exist but not widespread.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and reliability can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
59%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically cater to digital nomads; most are general-purpose.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Surat is not yet a popular destination among international digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
67%
Weight: 30
Work culture is improving but can be demanding; however, cost savings allow for better life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
41%
Weight: 15
Industrial activity impacts air and water quality negatively.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Efforts to improve cleanliness ongoing, but some areas remain untidy.
🗨️ Language Barrier
65%
Weight: 30
English is moderately spoken, but Gujarati and Hindi dominate; some communication challenges possible.
💨 Air Quality
38%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a significant issue, especially during winter months.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Facilities for families are available but limited compared to larger cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
60%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities are available; specialized care may require travel to bigger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
83%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are generally affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
62%
Weight: 20
Adequate for routine needs but limited for advanced treatments.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
74%
Weight: 80
Hot and humid summers with mild winters; monsoon season brings heavy rains but is generally manageable.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during monsoon.
🏞️ Green Spaces
45%
Weight: 10
Limited green parks and recreational areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
78%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations and public places have air conditioning due to hot climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
35%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mostly hot with a monsoon season.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
High noise levels due to traffic and industrial activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
80%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with festivals, traditional crafts, and cuisine.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly family-oriented and early closing times.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
52%
Weight: 15
Few natural attractions nearby; mostly urban environment.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Gujarati and Hindi through local classes or informal settings.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
63%
Weight: 10
Cultural tours and textile industry visits available but not widely promoted.
🎳 Indoors Fun
58%
Weight: 10
Shopping malls and cinemas available but limited variety.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
87%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful local cuisine with many street food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
60%
Weight: 10
Some yoga studios exist but not as prevalent as in other Indian cities.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
62%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Vegetarian and fresh food widely available; healthy eating is accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30) is moderately favorable for working with Europe and Asia but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
48%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads or startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from outside India.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
53%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but still nascent in Surat.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
42%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is emerging but not well developed compared to metros.
💳 Local Payment Services
75%
Weight: 10
Digital payment platforms like UPI are widely used and reliable.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption and regulatory uncertainty.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
Surat Airport offers domestic flights; international connectivity requires travel to Mumbai or Ahmedabad.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Bus services available but not very extensive or modern.
🚶 Walkability
47%
Weight: 20
Sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are inconsistent.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
72%
Weight: 15
Uber and Ola operate reliably in Surat.
🚲 Cycling
38%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good rail and road connectivity to major cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Some bike rental services exist but not widespread.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages but mostly stable supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
India offers e-visa options but bureaucratic processes can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with relatively high rates for freelancers and businesses.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Process can be bureaucratic and requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves multiple steps and paperwork.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
India does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
30%
Weight: 25
Few if any digital nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
45%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for Surat-based digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and traffic hazards exist.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate safety and cultural conservatism can pose challenges for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.