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Peshawar, Pakistan 🇵🇰
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for basic apartments, though modern serviced apartments are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive and widely available, with fresh produce markets common.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and rickshaws are very cheap; fuel prices are low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options but affordable cinemas and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but fewer in number and with basic facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Pakistani Rupee has experienced volatility and depreciation in recent years.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
51%
Weight: 100
Average broadband speeds are moderate; fiber availability is limited outside main urban centers.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
24%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist; digital nomad infrastructure is minimal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
37%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but quality and reliability vary greatly.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
21%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads currently.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID and affordable plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Cultural norms emphasize family and social life, but work infrastructure is limited.
🌳 Environmental Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Air pollution and waste management are challenges; limited green initiatives.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is below average with litter and sanitation issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Urdu and Pashto are dominant; English is understood by educated locals but not widespread.
💨 Air Quality
28%
Weight: 15
Air pollution levels are often high, especially in winter months.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Family-oriented culture but limited recreational facilities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but quality varies; private hospitals better but costly.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are generally low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
42%
Weight: 20
Limited advanced medical facilities; emergency care can be challenging.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters; dry climate with limited rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding and earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Few public parks and green areas; urban greenery is limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in modern buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cool winters but limited variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
30%
Weight: 10
High noise levels from traffic and street activities common.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with traditional Pashtun customs and historic sites.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options due to conservative social norms.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby hills and natural sites but limited organized outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Urdu and Pashto locally; few formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and historic site visits available but limited tourism infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; limited cinemas and malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
75%
Weight: 25
Authentic local cuisine widely available; street food is popular and affordable.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are rare or non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is common but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 is convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or digital nomad meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Growing freelance community but infrastructure and support are minimal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Existing coworking spaces are basic and few in number.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup culture but limited funding and mentorship.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and digital wallets exist but adoption is moderate.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory uncertainty around cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
Peshawar International Airport offers limited domestic and regional flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on rickshaws and private transport.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure and pedestrian safety are poor.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Careem operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent and roads are unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus services available; train services limited and slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; 5G rollout limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but occasional restrictions may occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and load shedding are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
35%
Weight: 40
Visa process can be bureaucratic and time-consuming for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but complex regulations for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
30%
Weight: 15
Restrictions exist; sensitive topics can be risky to discuss openly.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest and security concerns in the region.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
35%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and verification requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic but improving with government reforms.
📄✈️ 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 events or meetups tailored to digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for digital nomads in Peshawar.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
40%
Weight: 100
Security concerns exist; travelers advised to stay cautious and informed.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture limits freedom and safety for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some ethnic and sectarian tensions exist.