Al Khor, Qatar 🇶🇦
#1089
25.683733, 51.503121
Nomad Score:
60%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
52%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living, with some expenses being higher than regional averages.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
48%
Weight: 80
Rental prices can be high, especially for expat-friendly areas.
🍎 Food & Groceries
65%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are reasonable, but dining out can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
70%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable, but limited compared to larger cities.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available but can be pricey.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, with decent facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
Qatari Riyal is stable, pegged to the US dollar.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
80%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet is widely available, suitable for remote work.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
50%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to larger cities, but growing.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, but the atmosphere may vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
30%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads yet.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is generally good, but can vary by sector.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, but urban pollution exists.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
City is well-maintained and clean in most areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Arabic is the primary language, but English is widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be affected by dust storms and urban pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
80%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with modern facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, especially with insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
80%
Weight: 20
Excellent healthcare system with a range of services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
70%
Weight: 80
Hot summers but mild winters; generally sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, stable environment.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces in urban areas, but some parks exist.
❄️ Air Conditioning
90%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is essential and widely available.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; primarily hot and dry.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but less diverse than larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Nightlife options exist but are limited compared to other cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes and coastal areas offer outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for learning Arabic outside formal settings.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but not as extensive as in larger cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, mostly malls and cinemas.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Diverse food scene with Middle Eastern and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
Some yoga studios available, but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Decent fitness facilities available, but can be crowded.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of healthy food options in restaurants.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
Time zone can be challenging for some remote workers.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
45%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Fewer remote job opportunities compared to larger tech hubs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Underdeveloped freelance ecosystem with limited platforms.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces varies; some are good, others less so.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
40%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene, but still in early stages.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Local payment services are available, but not as diverse.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
85%
Weight: 30
Hamad International Airport offers excellent connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Public transit is available but not extensive.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall not pedestrian-friendly.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing services like Uber are available and reliable.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a popular mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Good intercity travel options via bus and car.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Excellent mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services are generally reliable for accessing content.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Power grid is very reliable with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available but not widespread or reliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
55%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be bureaucratic but are manageable.
📊 Tax Friendliness
80%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax makes it attractive for expats.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; regulations are strict.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Politically stable environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
60%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account is straightforward but requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but can be bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
30%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Not particularly nomad-friendly; limited community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
90%
Weight: 100
Very safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
75%
Weight: 50
Generally female-friendly, but cultural norms apply.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Multicultural society, but some racial tensions exist.