Yangon, Myanmar 🇲🇲
#318
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Nomad Score:
54%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable rental options available, though quality varies; expat areas are pricier.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food are cheap and plentiful; imported goods cost more.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very inexpensive; ride-hailing apps are emerging.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Affordable local entertainment options, but limited variety compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
64%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and more expensive relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
31%
Weight: 30
Myanmar Kyat is volatile with inflation risks and occasional government controls.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
57%
Weight: 100
Improving 4G coverage; fiber internet is limited and speeds can be inconsistent.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist, mostly in central Yangon; still a developing scene.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
62%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
38%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; community is small and niche.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
78%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
67%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle but infrastructure challenges can impact productivity.
🌳 Environmental Quality
41%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate to high, especially during dry season; waste management is poor.
🧼 Cleanliness
39%
Weight: 10
City streets can be littered; public sanitation is improving but still below average.
🗨️ Language Barrier
48%
Weight: 30
Burmese is dominant; English is spoken in tourist and business areas but limited elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a significant concern, especially in dry months with dust and vehicle emissions.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
41%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and healthcare; not ideal for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
42%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; private hospitals better but still limited compared to regional standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality varies widely.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited advanced medical facilities; serious cases require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot, humid weather and a distinct rainy season; generally sunny outside monsoon.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk from flooding and cyclones during monsoon season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
51%
Weight: 10
Some parks and lakes but green space is limited in urban areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
73%
Weight: 15
Common in hotels and newer buildings but not universal in older or budget accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
24%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation beyond wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
37%
Weight: 10
High noise levels from traffic and street activity common in urban areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
89%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with Buddhist temples, festivals, and traditional arts.
🌃 Nightlife
55%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; some bars and clubs mostly catering to expats and tourists.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
68%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions accessible but urban nature options limited.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal Burmese language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
77%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, markets, and traditional experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
46%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas and malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
83%
Weight: 25
Diverse street food and local cuisine; international options growing but still limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
39%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; wellness scene is small.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers; quality varies.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
61%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy eating options improving but not widespread.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
UTC+6:30 is convenient for Asia-Pacific and some European time overlaps.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Small expat and digital nomad community limits networking potential.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
32%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited for remote work; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure is underdeveloped; payment and legal frameworks are weak.
🏢 Coworking Quality
41%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities; not comparable to major hubs.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
37%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very nascent startup ecosystem with limited funding and support.
💳 Local Payment Services
48%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but cash still dominant; limited international payment integration.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
33%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory uncertainty around cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
59%
Weight: 30
International airport with regional connections; limited direct long-haul flights.
🚇 Public Transit
38%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; buses are basic and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
54%
Weight: 20
Some walkable neighborhoods but infrastructure and sidewalks are inconsistent.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Grab are available but still developing.
🚲 Cycling
27%
Weight: 10
Poor cycling infrastructure and safety concerns limit cycling as transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Bus and train services exist but are slow and sometimes unreliable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
42%
Weight: 10
Limited scooter rentals; motorbike taxis common but not ideal for tourists.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
63%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; rural coverage less reliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but government monitoring and occasional restrictions exist.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
47%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
49%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often slow or insecure.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
56%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas available but bureaucratic and sometimes unpredictable.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system with limited clarity for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
21%
Weight: 15
Significant restrictions and government censorship present.
🏛️ Political Stability
18%
Weight: 20
Ongoing political unrest and instability significantly affect safety and daily life.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
34%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to documentation and regulatory hurdles.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
37%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with opaque regulations.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa or remote work permit available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
39%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads; challenging environment.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
33%
Weight: 20
Small online presence with limited resources for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Petty crime exists; political instability raises safety concerns.
♀️ Female Friendly
36%
Weight: 50
Cultural conservatism and safety issues can be challenging for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but ethnic tensions exist in some regions.