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Karachi, Pakistan 🇵🇰
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Nomad Score:
54%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally very affordable compared to global standards, especially for food and local services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable rents in many neighborhoods, though high-end areas can be pricier.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer very cheap and diverse options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and ride-hailing services are inexpensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited in variety.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
75%
Weight: 10
Gyms are moderately priced, with some upscale options costing more.
💱 Currency Stability
34%
Weight: 30
Pakistani Rupee has experienced volatility and inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
56%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-20 Mbps; fiber available in some areas but inconsistent.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces, mostly in central business districts.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
61%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
48%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads with good work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
27%
Weight: 100
Not a widely recognized digital nomad hotspot yet.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain SIM cards with affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Long working hours common; cultural emphasis on work but leisure options exist.
🌳 Environmental Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Air and water pollution are significant issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is below average with waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
68%
Weight: 30
English widely understood in business and urban areas; Urdu is main language.
💨 Air Quality
29%
Weight: 15
Air pollution frequently exceeds safe levels, especially in winter.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and schools for expats.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
47%
Weight: 20
Quality varies widely; private hospitals offer better care than public.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are generally affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare accessible; advanced treatments require private facilities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
74%
Weight: 80
Hot climate with mild winters; summers can be very hot and humid.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding and occasional earthquakes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
38%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green areas in the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Widely available in hotels, malls, and many homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Mostly hot climate with short mild winter; limited seasonal changes.
🔊 Noise Pollution
27%
Weight: 10
High levels of noise from traffic and urban activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with diverse traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
41%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is limited and conservative compared to Western cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Limited natural outdoor spaces within the city; coastal areas nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Urdu and regional languages are available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
67%
Weight: 10
Cultural tours and local experiences available but not heavily commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
53%
Weight: 10
Shopping malls and cinemas available but fewer entertainment venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
88%
Weight: 25
Vibrant street food and traditional cuisine with diverse flavors.
🧠 Yoga Studios
39%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; wellness culture is growing slowly.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Gyms and fitness centers available but not widespread.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Healthy options exist but street food dominates; fresh produce available.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
62%
Weight: 20
UTC+5, convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads and expats.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
42%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but infrastructure and support are limited.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces exist but often lack modern amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
51%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with government and private sector support.
💳 Local Payment Services
58%
Weight: 10
Mobile wallets and digital payments growing but cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
37%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption; regulatory environment uncertain.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Jinnah International Airport connects to major Asian and Middle Eastern hubs.
🚇 Public Transit
39%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited and often overcrowded; no metro system yet.
🚶 Walkability
32%
Weight: 20
Sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are poor in many areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
73%
Weight: 15
Uber and Careem widely available and affordable.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
57%
Weight: 15
Bus and train services available but often slow and unreliable.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
28%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
74%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; 5G rollout ongoing.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional restrictions occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
41%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and load shedding in many areas.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
37%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas available but digital nomad-specific visas do not exist.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; foreign income taxation unclear for nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Restrictions exist; sensitive topics can be risky to discuss openly.
🏛️ Political Stability
43%
Weight: 20
Political tensions and instability occasionally affect daily life.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
52%
Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires documentation and local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic but improving with government reforms.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
38%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
29%
Weight: 25
Few organized events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
41%
Weight: 20
Small but growing online presence for expats and freelancers.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns exist, especially at night and in certain districts.
♀️ Female Friendly
32%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety issues can be challenging for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.