Lusail, Qatar 🇶🇦
#1090
25.422888, 51.519716
Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
43%
Weight: 150
Higher than many Southeast Asian cities, but lower than major Western cities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
38%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are on the higher side, especially for expat-friendly areas.
🍎 Food & Groceries
52%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are moderate, but dining out can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
65%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable, but taxis can add up quickly.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available but can be pricey.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate prices for gym memberships, with various options available.
💱 Currency Stability
90%
Weight: 30
Qatari Riyal is stable and pegged to the US dollar.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
87%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet is widely available, often exceeding 100 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
60%
Weight: 40
A growing number of coworking spaces catering to freelancers and startups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
72%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, making them suitable for remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes are popular among digital nomads, providing good environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Still emerging as a digital nomad destination, with a small community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Generally good, with a focus on family and leisure activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Efforts are being made to improve environmental quality, but challenges remain.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, with regular maintenance in urban areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but Arabic is the official language.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be affected by dust storms and industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
85%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with modern facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, especially with insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
80%
Weight: 20
Well-equipped hospitals and clinics, with a range of specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
70%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters, with plenty of sunny days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, with a stable geographical location.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces, but some parks and recreational areas exist.
❄️ Air Conditioning
90%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is ubiquitous and essential due to the climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; primarily hot with mild winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but more limited than larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife options, with some bars and clubs available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
45%
Weight: 15
Limited outdoor activities, but some desert and coastal options exist.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools, but some informal options available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Various tours available, focusing on culture and history.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Shopping malls and indoor attractions are available, but limited.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options, with a mix of local and international cuisines.
🧠 Yoga Studios
50%
Weight: 10
Some yoga studios available, but not as widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Good variety of fitness facilities, including gyms and sports clubs.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options, but still limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
Time zone is favorable for working with Europe and Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
55%
Weight: 25
Growing startup scene provides some networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities compared to larger tech hubs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
Still developing, with few resources for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
60%
Weight: 30
Quality of coworking spaces is improving, with good amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
50%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem, but still in early stages.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Various local payment options available, including mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
45%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption, but some interest in blockchain technology.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
85%
Weight: 30
Hamad International Airport offers excellent global connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Public transit is developing, with buses and metro systems.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but many require a car.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing services like Uber are available and popular.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure, making it less favorable.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
65%
Weight: 15
Good options for intercity travel via bus and car.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Excellent mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
Generally reliable, with good access to international services.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Highly reliable power grid with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas, but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are relatively straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
80%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, making it favorable for expats.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; strict regulations in place.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Politically stable environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Relatively easy for expats, but requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate ease; some bureaucratic hurdles exist.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa, but options for work visas exist.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Emerging as a nomad-friendly city, but still developing.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
45%
Weight: 25
Limited events and meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Small online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
90%
Weight: 100
Very safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Generally female-friendly, with a focus on women's rights.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Diverse population, but some cultural sensitivities exist.