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Tyre, Lebanon 🇱🇧
#1756 ,

Nomad Score: 51%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
78% Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, though inflation and economic instability in Lebanon affect prices.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65% Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but can vary; limited high-quality options for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79% Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85% Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap but limited; taxis and shared services are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70% Weight: 15
Affordable local entertainment options, though nightlife is limited compared to Beirut.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60% Weight: 10
Gyms exist but fewer in number and less modern; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
21% Weight: 30
Lebanese pound is highly unstable with ongoing inflation and currency devaluation.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
53% Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable due to infrastructure issues.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32% Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most digital nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
67% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
58% Weight: 30
Some cafes are suitable for work, but not many cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
25% Weight: 100
Tyre is not a well-known destination for digital nomads.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
64% Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with slower pace, but economic challenges can add stress.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55% Weight: 15
Coastal city with decent air quality but some pollution and waste management issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
48% Weight: 10
Public areas can be littered; infrastructure for waste disposal is lacking.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60% Weight: 30
Arabic is dominant; English and French are spoken by younger generations and in tourism.
💨 Air Quality
57% Weight: 15
Generally acceptable but occasional pollution from traffic and waste burning.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
45% Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited advanced facilities; many prefer Beirut for serious care.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
72% Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
50% Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious conditions require travel to larger cities.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
89% Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters; mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60% Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes and flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40% Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65% Weight: 15
Common in hotels and newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75% Weight: 10
Mild winters and hot summers with clear seasonal changes.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
80% Weight: 20
Rich historical heritage with Phoenician and Roman sites; vibrant local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
35% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options compared to Beirut; mostly local bars and cafes.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
72% Weight: 15
Beautiful Mediterranean coastline and nearby archaeological sites.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50% Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Arabic and French locally, but limited formal classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70% Weight: 10
Good access to historical tours and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40% Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; limited cinemas or malls.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
78% Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with fresh seafood and Lebanese specialties.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30% Weight: 10
Very limited yoga or wellness studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40% Weight: 15
Few gyms and fitness centers; limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
75% Weight: 15
Mediterranean diet is naturally healthy; fresh produce widely available.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70% Weight: 20
UTC+2, suitable for European and Middle Eastern clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30% Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20% Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25% Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30% Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
20% Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem in Tyre.
💳 Local Payment Services
40% Weight: 10
Cash dominant economy; digital payment options limited and unreliable.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
35% Weight: 15
Growing interest but limited infrastructure and regulation.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
20% Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Beirut, about 80 km away; limited direct connections.
🚇 Public Transit
35% Weight: 20
Limited public transport; mostly minibuses and shared taxis.
🚶 Walkability
60% Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure could improve.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30% Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
25% Weight: 10
Poor cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50% Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis connect to other cities but schedules are irregular.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20% Weight: 10
Very limited scooter or bike rental services.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70% Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage but data speeds can be inconsistent.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60% Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional connectivity issues due to infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30% Weight: 15
Frequent power outages are common; backup generators often needed.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40% Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
55% Weight: 40
Tourist visas are relatively easy to obtain but no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60% Weight: 30
Low income tax rates but complex regulations and economic instability.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50% Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
25% Weight: 20
Ongoing political and economic instability affects daily life.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30% Weight: 15
Banking is difficult due to capital controls and documentation requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40% Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow processes; corruption can be an issue.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
30% Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15% Weight: 25
Very few or no organized nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20% Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or groups focused on Tyre digital nomads.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
50% Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists but occasional petty crime and political unrest.
♀️ Female Friendly
40% Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms can be conservative, especially outside urban centers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55% Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some social conservatism and occasional discrimination.

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