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Multan, Pakistan 🇵🇰
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Multan is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are quite low, especially for basic apartments and shared accommodations.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive and diverse options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are very cheap, making local travel affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited modern entertainment venues but local cultural events are inexpensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
78%
Weight: 10
Basic gyms are affordable, though high-end facilities are rare.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Pakistani Rupee has moderate volatility and inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
56%
Weight: 100
Average broadband speeds around 10-20 Mbps; mobile internet is improving but inconsistent.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking options; mostly small local offices or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
50%
Weight: 30
WiFi available in some cafes but not widespread or reliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
35%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads or remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
21%
Weight: 100
Multan is not a known hub for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life compared to major metros, but work culture is traditional.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air pollution and waste management are concerns.
🧼 Cleanliness
38%
Weight: 10
Public areas often lack cleanliness and sanitation.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Urdu and Saraiki are dominant; English is limited outside educated circles.
💨 Air Quality
37%
Weight: 15
Air pollution levels are often high, especially in winter.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Family-oriented culture with many amenities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
42%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks advanced facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Medical services are inexpensive compared to global standards.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited specialist care; private clinics better but costly.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Hot and dry climate with very hot summers; winters mild but short.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional heatwaves and dust storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Few public parks and green areas in the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
AC is common in homes and offices but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
35%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal changes; mostly hot summers and mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
High noise levels due to traffic and urban activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage with traditional festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly family-oriented venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Few natural attractions nearby; mostly urban environment.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Urdu and Saraiki locally; limited formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and historical sites available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few cinemas and indoor recreational facilities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with flavorful traditional dishes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; no large fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited organic or health-focused outlets.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 is moderately convenient for Europe and Asia but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most work is traditional employment.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Growing but still nascent freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
28%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces; quality and amenities are basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup culture but limited infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments exist but cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory uncertainty around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Multan International Airport has limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Mostly rickshaws and buses; no metro or advanced transit.
🚶 Walkability
35%
Weight: 20
Sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Uber and Careem operate but coverage is patchy.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
No dedicated cycling lanes; cycling not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage citywide; 5G limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but some restrictions and occasional slowdowns.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and load shedding occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas available but process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system; limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Some restrictions on media and speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Not established as a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no digital nomad meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence for nomads in Multan.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
55%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women may face challenges in public spaces.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity.