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Bahawalpur, Pakistan 🇵🇰
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
91%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to major cities globally, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
87%
Weight: 80
Affordable rental prices for apartments and guesthouses, though quality varies.
🍎 Food & Groceries
93%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer very cheap and diverse options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are inexpensive and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are fewer.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but not widespread; membership fees are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Pakistani Rupee has moderate volatility; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
51%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds can be inconsistent and slower than global averages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
24%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads work from cafes or home.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
47%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer reliable WiFi; connectivity can be spotty.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
31%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID and affordable plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Cultural emphasis on family and community supports balance but work infrastructure is limited.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air and water quality can be poor due to industrial activity and lack of regulation.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is below average; litter and waste management issues exist.
🗨️ Language Barrier
57%
Weight: 30
Urdu and Saraiki are dominant; English is understood in limited circles.
💨 Air Quality
38%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a concern, especially during winter months.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Family-oriented culture but limited child-friendly amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
42%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks advanced facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Limited access to high-quality medical care; private clinics preferred.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Few public parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
68%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variation; mostly hot and dry with mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
38%
Weight: 10
High noise levels from traffic and street activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with historic sites and traditional festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; conservative social norms prevail.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby desert landscapes and historical sites offer outdoor exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few 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 organized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Authentic local cuisine with flavorful traditional dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but street food dominates; healthy options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 time zone is convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
28%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but infrastructure and support are limited.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; quality and amenities are basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but concentrated in larger cities like Karachi and Lahore.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment options exist but cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
32%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory uncertainty around cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Bahawalpur Airport offers limited domestic flights; major international travel requires connecting via larger airports.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on rickshaws and private transport.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City is somewhat walkable but infrastructure for pedestrians is limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
42%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Careem operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and not widely used.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Bus and train services connect Bahawalpur to other cities but can be slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage with major Pakistani carriers.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but occasional restrictions and slowdowns occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and load shedding are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be bureaucratic and time-consuming for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; foreign income taxation rules can be unclear.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Freedom of speech is limited with government oversight and censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest but generally stable in Bahawalpur region.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires significant documentation and local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for registering businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or specific remote work permits available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence or forums related to Bahawalpur digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for travelers but petty crime and caution advised.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women travelers should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some social conservatism and regional biases exist.