Drammen, Norway 🇳🇴
#1862
59.696493, 10.175641
Nomad Score:
62%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
42%
Weight: 150
Higher than average for Norway, but still manageable compared to Oslo.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
51%
Weight: 80
Moderate prices for rentals, with options available for various budgets.
🍎 Food & Groceries
45%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are on the higher side, but local markets offer some affordable options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
68%
Weight: 20
Public transport is efficient and reasonably priced, with good coverage.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
53%
Weight: 15
Costs for entertainment can add up, but there are free and low-cost options available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Average prices for gym memberships, with various facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
90%
Weight: 30
The Norwegian Krone is stable, providing a reliable currency for transactions.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
Excellent internet speeds, with widespread availability of high-speed connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
60%
Weight: 40
A growing number of coworking spaces, though not as many as larger cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
72%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, making it easy to work remotely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
65%
Weight: 30
A decent selection of cafes catering to remote workers, though not overly abundant.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
38%
Weight: 100
Drammen is not a well-known hub for digital nomads, leading to lower popularity.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85%
Weight: 30
Norwegian culture promotes a strong work-life balance, with reasonable working hours.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
High environmental standards and a focus on sustainability contribute to quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
92%
Weight: 10
Drammen is known for its cleanliness and well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
75%
Weight: 30
Most Norwegians speak English well, reducing language barriers for visitors.
💨 Air Quality
84%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, with low pollution levels in the city.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
90%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with a strong public health system.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is mostly funded by taxes, making it affordable for residents.
🏥 Healthcare
91%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare services available.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
32%
Weight: 80
Cold and rainy winters can be challenging, with limited sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, making it a safe place to live.
🏞️ Green Spaces
78%
Weight: 10
Numerous parks and green areas provide ample outdoor space for relaxation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is less common due to the cooler climate, which may be a downside in summer.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Experiences four distinct seasons, though winters can be long and harsh.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
A mix of local culture and modern influences, with some cultural events throughout the year.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest, with a few bars and clubs, but not as vibrant as larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
88%
Weight: 15
Surrounded by beautiful nature, offering plenty of outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language courses available, but many locals are willing to help.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62%
Weight: 10
Some local tours and experiences available, but not as extensive as in major tourist cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, with a few museums and galleries.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
A decent variety of dining options, though not as diverse as larger cities.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but not a wide selection.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Good access to fitness facilities, though options may be limited compared to larger cities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
67%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options in restaurants and stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
CET time zone can be a challenge for some remote workers, depending on their clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
45%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities compared to larger cities, but some events exist.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Some remote job opportunities available, but not as many as in larger urban areas.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
A nascent freelance ecosystem, with limited resources and support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
60%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces available, but quality can vary.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
45%
Weight: 15
A small startup scene, with limited resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
80%
Weight: 10
Widely accepted payment methods, including mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Growing interest in blockchain and crypto, but not a major focus.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Good connectivity to Oslo Airport, though limited international flights directly from Drammen.
🚇 Public Transit
75%
Weight: 20
Reliable public transit system, with trains and buses connecting to nearby cities.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Drammen is fairly walkable, with many amenities within walking distance.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing options available, with traditional taxis being more common.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling is popular, with some bike lanes, though not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good train connections to Oslo and other cities, making intercity travel easy.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Some rental options available, but not as widespread as in larger cities.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available, with good internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Highly reliable power grid, with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots, mostly found in cafes and libraries.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be bureaucratic, but options are available for digital nomads.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High tax rates can be a burden for freelancers and remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
95%
Weight: 20
Norway is known for its political stability and low corruption levels.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be straightforward, but may require documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Business registration can be bureaucratic, but generally manageable.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
Limited options for digital nomad visas compared to other countries.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
45%
Weight: 50
Not particularly known for being nomad-friendly, with fewer resources.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
95%
Weight: 100
Very safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
90%
Weight: 50
Highly supportive environment for women, with strong gender equality.
✊ Racial Tolerance
80%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and accepting society, though some challenges exist.