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Kerman, Iran 🇮🇷
#190 ,

Nomad Score: 51%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
87% Weight: 150
Kerman is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89% Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for long-term stays in furnished apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85% Weight: 40
Local markets and traditional food are inexpensive and widely available.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90% Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, making local travel affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options, but cultural activities are low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
75% Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but not very widespread or modern.
💱 Currency Stability
31% Weight: 30
Iranian Rial experiences significant inflation and volatility, affecting financial planning.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
54% Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and subject to government restrictions.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23% Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
41% Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; power outlets and seating can be limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15% Weight: 100
Kerman is not a known destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
68% Weight: 30
Generally relaxed lifestyle but limited professional infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60% Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate; some industrial pollution but generally acceptable.
🧼 Cleanliness
55% Weight: 10
Public areas are moderately clean but infrastructure maintenance is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30% Weight: 30
Persian is dominant; English is not widely spoken, posing challenges for foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
58% Weight: 15
Air pollution fluctuates; dust storms can affect air quality seasonally.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
59% Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available but advanced medical services are limited.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80% Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
62% Weight: 20
Satisfactory for minor issues; serious conditions may require travel to larger cities.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
78% Weight: 80
Arid climate with hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60% Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes; low risk of floods or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
42% Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65% Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55% Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cooler winters but limited rainfall.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
83% Weight: 20
Rich Persian cultural heritage with historic sites and traditional arts.
🌃 Nightlife
20% Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options due to cultural and legal restrictions.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70% Weight: 15
Access to desert landscapes and nearby mountains for hiking and exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60% Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Persian through immersion but few formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75% Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and traditional experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35% Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
79% Weight: 25
Traditional Iranian cuisine is flavorful and affordable, with local specialties.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10% Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent in Kerman.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40% Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65% Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are available; traditional diet includes healthy options.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50% Weight: 20
UTC+3:30 is inconvenient for collaboration with Americas and East Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25% Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or digital nomad meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30% Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
28% Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20% Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist and those that do lack modern amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
30% Weight: 15
Emerging but small startup ecosystem with limited funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
35% Weight: 10
Domestic payment systems exist but international payment options are restricted.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40% Weight: 15
Interest in crypto exists but regulatory environment is uncertain.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
45% Weight: 30
Kerman has a domestic airport with limited international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
50% Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but no metro or advanced transit systems.
🚶 Walkability
60% Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure can be uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55% Weight: 15
Some local ride-hailing apps operate but international services like Uber are not available.
🚲 Cycling
30% Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60% Weight: 15
Buses and trains connect Kerman to other cities but options are limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10% Weight: 10
No established scooter or bike rental services.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70% Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40% Weight: 20
VPNs are necessary due to internet censorship but can be unstable.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
65% Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35% Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly available in hotels and cafes.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
20% Weight: 40
Visa process is complex and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40% Weight: 30
Tax system is complicated and not very transparent for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10% Weight: 15
Significant restrictions on freedom of speech and internet censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
30% Weight: 20
Political tensions and sanctions impact overall stability.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
25% Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations and documentation requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30% Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and time-consuming process for starting a business.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
20% Weight: 50
Overall environment is not very supportive or welcoming to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10% Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups in the city.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15% Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or forums related to Kerman digital nomads.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
70% Weight: 100
Generally safe city with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
30% Weight: 50
Cultural restrictions and dress codes may pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50% Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance but limited diversity and some social conservatism.

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