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Aguascalientes, Mexico 🇲🇽
#1295 ,

Nomad Score: 66%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
81% Weight: 150
Aguascalientes offers a low cost of living compared to major Mexican cities and global standards, making it very affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79% Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, with many affordable options for apartments and shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
84% Weight: 40
Local markets and grocery stores offer fresh produce and staples at low prices; dining out is also inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
86% Weight: 20
Public transportation is cheap and widely used; taxis and ride-sharing services are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75% Weight: 15
Entertainment options like cinemas, bars, and cultural events are budget-friendly.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
78% Weight: 10
Gym memberships are affordable with many local gyms offering competitive pricing.
💱 Currency Stability
63% Weight: 30
The Mexican Peso experiences moderate fluctuations but remains relatively stable for short-term stays.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
72% Weight: 100
Average internet speeds are decent with fiber-optic available in urban areas, though occasional outages occur.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54% Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to larger cities, but a few quality options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi suitable for working, though speeds vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
61% Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but the scene is still developing.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
38% Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot yet, so community size is small.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85% Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase with affordable prepaid plans.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76% Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
67% Weight: 15
Moderate air quality and urban green spaces, but some industrial pollution present.
🧼 Cleanliness
65% Weight: 10
City is generally clean though some areas can be less maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
52% Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; English is not widely spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
64% Weight: 15
Air quality is average; occasional smog during dry season but generally acceptable.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
70% Weight: 25
Good family amenities and safe neighborhoods.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
70% Weight: 20
Good quality healthcare facilities available, especially private clinics.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
83% Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to many Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
71% Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with a mix of public and private options.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
87% Weight: 80
Warm, semi-arid climate with plenty of sunny days and mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89% Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods compared to other Mexican regions.
🏞️ Green Spaces
68% Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas, though not abundant.
❄️ Air Conditioning
75% Weight: 15
Most accommodations and public places have air conditioning due to warm climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
53% Weight: 10
Limited seasonal changes; mostly warm year-round with dry and rainy seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
59% Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels in city center; quieter in residential areas.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
79% Weight: 20
Rich local culture with festivals, museums, and traditional events.
🌃 Nightlife
62% Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife scene with bars and clubs but less vibrant than larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70% Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions and hiking opportunities, though limited compared to coastal areas.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60% Weight: 10
Some Spanish language schools and informal learning opportunities available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
71% Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
64% Weight: 10
Museums, cinemas, and cultural centers provide indoor entertainment.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
80% Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with many affordable and authentic dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55% Weight: 10
Limited number of yoga studios but growing interest.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
67% Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
73% Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy dining options increasing.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78% Weight: 20
Central Time Zone aligns well with North American and some European working hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
49% Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
37% Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
42% Weight: 20
Freelance community is small but slowly developing.
🏢 Coworking Quality
51% Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but limited in number and amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
40% Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but not yet mature.
💳 Local Payment Services
63% Weight: 10
Common payment methods accepted; mobile payments growing but not universal.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50% Weight: 15
Moderate interest in crypto; adoption is growing but still niche.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
67% Weight: 30
Aguascalientes International Airport offers domestic flights and some international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
69% Weight: 20
Bus system covers the city well but can be crowded and less frequent on weekends.
🚶 Walkability
65% Weight: 20
City center is walkable with sidewalks and pedestrian areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
74% Weight: 15
Uber and other ride-sharing apps operate reliably.
🚲 Cycling
58% Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure exists but limited bike lanes.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70% Weight: 15
Good bus connections to other Mexican cities; train options limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
43% Weight: 10
Few scooter or bike rental services available.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
76% Weight: 20
Strong 4G coverage throughout the city; 5G slowly expanding.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80% Weight: 20
VPN services work well with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
73% Weight: 15
Generally stable electricity supply with occasional brief outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
57% Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas but not widespread or always reliable.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
79% Weight: 40
Tourist visa is easy to obtain and can be extended; no special digital nomad visa yet.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50% Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no special tax incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
72% Weight: 15
Generally free expression with some regional limitations.
🏛️ Political Stability
68% Weight: 20
Relatively stable local governance with low political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55% Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
58% Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves paperwork and time.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Mexico as of May 2025.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
56% Weight: 50
Moderately friendly to digital nomads but lacks dedicated infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
39% Weight: 25
Few organized digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
45% Weight: 20
Small online community for digital nomads in Aguascalientes.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
67% Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates, but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
60% Weight: 50
Moderate female friendliness; some cultural conservatism but generally welcoming.
✊ Racial Tolerance
62% Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some social biases exist but generally peaceful.

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