Multan, Pakistan 🇵🇰
#274
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Nomad Score:
54%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with decent apartments available at affordable rates.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive and diverse options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
71%
Weight: 15
Limited modern entertainment options but local cultural events are inexpensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
78%
Weight: 10
Affordable gyms available but fewer premium fitness centers.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Pakistani Rupee has experienced volatility and inflationary pressures.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
52%
Weight: 100
Average broadband speeds around 10-20 Mbps; mobile internet is more common but can be inconsistent.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
37%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist, mostly in limited areas; not widespread.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but quality and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
32%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
21%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Cultural emphasis on family and social life, but work infrastructure is limited.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a concern; limited green initiatives.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Public spaces often lack cleanliness and waste management is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Urdu and Punjabi are dominant; English is spoken by educated locals but not widespread.
💨 Air Quality
38%
Weight: 15
Air pollution levels are often above WHO recommended limits.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Family-oriented culture with many activities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available but advanced medical facilities are limited.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
79%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
47%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is developing but not yet robust for expats.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Hot climate with very hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional heatwaves and dust storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
39%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
68%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in homes and businesses due to hot climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
42%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal changes; mostly hot and dry with mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
High noise levels in busy areas due to traffic and street activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with historic sites and traditional festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
28%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly family-oriented and conservative.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby rural areas and historical sites but limited natural parks within city.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Urdu and Punjabi locally; few formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
63%
Weight: 10
Cultural tours and historic sites available but tourism infrastructure is basic.
🎳 Indoors Fun
34%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with flavorful traditional dishes widely available.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very limited yoga studios; not a mainstream activity.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited organic or health-focused outlets.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
67%
Weight: 20
GMT+5 timezone is convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads or expats.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
28%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most remote work is international.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
31%
Weight: 20
Growing but still nascent freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
35%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist but facilities are basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but limited support and funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
42%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and digital wallets are growing but cash is still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
33%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory clarity around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Multan International Airport offers domestic and some international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mainly rickshaws and buses.
🚶 Walkability
45%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is not pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Careem and Uber operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; 5G rollout is limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional restrictions may occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and load shedding still occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas available but bureaucratic and sometimes slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but complex regulations for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Restrictions exist on media and online speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Political environment can be volatile with occasional unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄✈️ 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 digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums for nomads in Multan.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
50%
Weight: 100
Moderate safety; petty crime exists but violent crime is less common.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women may face challenges in public spaces.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but cultural differences can cause misunderstandings.