Bahawalpur, Pakistan 🇵🇰
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Nomad Score:
50%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Affordable rental prices, especially for basic apartments and shared accommodations.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive options; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are very cheap, making daily commuting affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues but low prices for available options like cinemas and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but not widespread; membership fees are generally low.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
Pakistani Rupee experiences moderate volatility, affecting budgeting for long-term stays.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
53%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but often inconsistent with moderate speeds; fiber is limited.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
24%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces; mostly informal setups or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
47%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connectivity and ambiance vary widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
31%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination among digital nomads currently.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID and are affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Generally relaxed lifestyle but work infrastructure is limited.
🌳 Environmental Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Air and water quality can be poor due to industrial activity and limited regulation.
🧼 Cleanliness
38%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is below average with issues in waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
56%
Weight: 30
Urdu and Saraiki are primary languages; English is understood by educated locals.
💨 Air Quality
39%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a concern, especially in dry seasons with dust and smog.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Family-oriented culture but limited recreational facilities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
42%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but quality and facilities are limited compared to major cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality trade-offs exist.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited advanced medical facilities; serious cases require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and floods; occasional heatwaves.
🏞️ Green Spaces
32%
Weight: 10
Few public parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
67%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variation; mostly hot and dry with mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise from traffic and street activities, especially in markets.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with historical sites and traditional festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly family-oriented and early closing times.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby desert landscapes and historical sites offer outdoor exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
43%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Urdu and Saraiki.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62%
Weight: 10
Some cultural and historical tours available but not widely developed for tourists.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options like malls or cinemas.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Authentic local cuisine with affordable street food and traditional dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety in fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+5, convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
28%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but infrastructure and support are limited.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments exist but cash is still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory uncertainty around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
37%
Weight: 30
Bahawalpur Airport has limited domestic flights; international travel requires connecting flights.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on rickshaws and private transport.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure and sidewalks are inconsistent.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
38%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Careem operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads are not very bike-friendly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus and train services connect to major cities but can be slow and unreliable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no formal scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; rural outskirts less covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
55%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional restrictions and slowdowns occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and load shedding are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are obtainable but process can be bureaucratic and slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; no special digital nomad tax benefits.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions on speech and media.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest occurs.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
42%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires local documentation and can be time-consuming.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
38%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with multiple steps.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized digital nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to Bahawalpur digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime and occasional unrest require caution.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women should exercise caution and respect local norms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some ethnic and religious sensitivities exist.