Querétaro, Mexico 🇲🇽
Nomad Score:
70%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Overall affordable compared to many major cities, with good value for money.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Moderate prices for rentals, with options ranging from budget to mid-range.
🍎 Food & Groceries
81%
Weight: 40
Inexpensive local cuisine and grocery prices, with a variety of options available.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable, though many prefer to use taxis or rideshares.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
68%
Weight: 15
Reasonably priced entertainment options, including dining and cultural activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Affordable gym memberships available, with a variety of fitness options.
💱 Currency Stability
60%
Weight: 30
Moderate stability, with fluctuations but generally manageable for expats.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
85%
Weight: 100
Good internet speeds, with many areas offering reliable connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
75%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces available, catering to the growing remote work community.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
80%
Weight: 30
Numerous cafes with free WiFi, popular among digital nomads.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
83%
Weight: 30
Many cafes are welcoming to remote workers, with good atmospheres.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
65%
Weight: 100
Growing popularity among digital nomads, but still less known than larger cities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
77%
Weight: 30
A relaxed lifestyle with a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, though urban areas can be congested.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
Relatively clean city, with ongoing efforts to maintain public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
Spanish is predominant; English is spoken in tourist areas but less so elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
72%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, though some pollution in urban areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
Good quality healthcare services available, with modern facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
85%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is very affordable compared to many Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
77%
Weight: 20
Solid healthcare system with both public and private options; accessible and quality care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
90%
Weight: 80
Mild climate with plenty of sunny days, ideal for outdoor activities.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk for earthquakes, but generally safe from severe weather.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but limited compared to larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
75%
Weight: 15
Common in most accommodations and public spaces, especially in summer.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; mostly mild weather year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with festivals, museums, and local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
60%
Weight: 15
Decent nightlife options, though not as vibrant as larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Access to nearby natural attractions and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Language schools available, but less focused on expats than larger cities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Various local tours and experiences available, showcasing the region's culture.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options compared to larger urban areas.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
80%
Weight: 25
Vibrant food scene with a mix of local and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
65%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available, catering to different styles.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
70%
Weight: 15
Good variety of fitness facilities, including gyms and outdoor spaces.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
75%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options in restaurants and stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
Central time zone, convenient for North American remote workers.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
60%
Weight: 25
Growing community of remote workers, but fewer formal networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
55%
Weight: 20
Limited local job market; most opportunities are remote or freelance.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
60%
Weight: 20
Emerging freelance community, but still developing compared to larger cities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
75%
Weight: 30
Good quality coworking spaces with essential amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
55%
Weight: 15
Developing startup ecosystem, but not as robust as in larger cities.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Common payment methods accepted, including cash and cards.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
45%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
Moderate connectivity; nearby airport offers limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
65%
Weight: 20
Basic public transit system, with buses being the main option.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Many areas are walkable, especially in the city center.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
75%
Weight: 15
Popular ride-sharing services available and widely used.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Buses and trains available for intercity travel, though not extensive.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available, with good connectivity.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Generally reliable power grid, with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
60%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi options, mostly found in cafes and coworking spaces.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Relatively straightforward visa processes for tourists and expats.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; expats should consult local regulations.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
65%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech, though some restrictions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Moderate political stability, with occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Relatively easy for expats to open bank accounts with proper documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Can be bureaucratic; processes vary for local and foreign businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
50%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa; expats typically use tourist visas.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Increasingly friendly towards nomads, with growing community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
55%
Weight: 25
Limited organized events, but some informal meetups occur.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
60%
Weight: 20
Growing online presence for digital nomads, but still developing.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, though caution is advised in certain areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Generally welcoming and safe for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate levels of racial tolerance, with some cultural diversity.