💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Puno is very affordable compared to major cities, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with options for budget apartments and shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; eating out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options, but affordable local cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but limited; memberships are inexpensive.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Peruvian Sol is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
43%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often slow and unreliable, especially outside central areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces; digital nomads mostly rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
50%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
38%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Puno is not a popular destination for digital nomads currently.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase with valid ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with opportunities for outdoor activities and cultural immersion.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Clean air and natural surroundings near Lake Titicaca, though urban areas have some pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate cleanliness in public spaces; some areas need improvement.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
Spanish is dominant; limited English spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
77%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to high altitude and low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented facilities; good for cultural exposure.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
84%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious conditions require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
58%
Weight: 80
Cool and dry climate with strong sun due to altitude; can be cold at night.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and floods; occasional cold snaps.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Access to natural parks and Lake Titicaca; limited urban green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Rarely installed due to cool climate; heating more common.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with dry and wet seasons; limited temperature variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise in central areas; quieter residential zones.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
88%
Weight: 20
Rich indigenous culture and traditions with many festivals and crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to Lake Titicaca, hiking, and cultural tours.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Spanish and indigenous languages through local immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
85%
Weight: 10
Many authentic cultural tours and homestays available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Traditional Peruvian cuisine with local specialties; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce abundant; limited organic or specialty health food stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT-5 timezone aligns well with North and South American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or digital nomad meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; mostly dependent on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
28%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity in Puno.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and limited local infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited flights; major connections require travel to Juliaca.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Local buses and colectivos available but informal and irregular.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact city center is walkable though some areas have uneven sidewalks.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Uber are limited or unavailable.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; high altitude and terrain challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect to other cities; no train services.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in urban areas; rural areas less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
65%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in tourist areas.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
78%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many nationalities; easy to extend.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; limited incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70%
Weight: 15
Generally free but occasional political tensions.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Some political unrest in Peru but Puno remains relatively calm.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Requires local documentation; can be bureaucratic for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Complex procedures and slow processing times.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Peru.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums focused on Puno digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe during the day; caution advised at night.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; some cultural conservatism but no major issues reported.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some indigenous communities face discrimination.