Tabuk, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
#1801
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Nomad Score:
58%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to major Saudi cities; daily expenses and services are reasonably priced.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are lower than Riyadh or Jeddah but can vary; decent apartments available at moderate costs.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer affordable groceries; dining out is generally inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited, but taxis and ride-hailing services are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; cinemas and malls available but nightlife is minimal.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available with moderate pricing; some international chains present.
💱 Currency Stability
90%
Weight: 30
Saudi Riyal is pegged to the US dollar, providing strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
74%
Weight: 100
Good 4G and fiber internet coverage; speeds suitable for remote work.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
31%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small offices or business centers.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but not all are digital nomad-friendly or quiet.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
42%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; atmosphere can be noisy or crowded.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
28%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads yet; limited community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
67%
Weight: 30
Generally good balance with shorter working hours and cultural emphasis on family.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Desert environment with low pollution but limited greenery.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
City is generally clean with regular municipal maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Arabic is dominant; English is spoken in business but less so in daily life.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Dust and sandstorms can affect air quality periodically.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with family-oriented culture but limited entertainment for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
72%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare facilities with modern hospitals and clinics.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
68%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable, especially with insurance; private care costs more.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with qualified professionals and adequate infrastructure.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
85%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with very sunny days; winters are mild and pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas due to desert environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
92%
Weight: 15
Widespread and efficient air conditioning in homes and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal changes; mostly hot and dry year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise levels outside of busy market areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich Saudi Arabian culture with historical sites and traditional customs.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options due to cultural and legal restrictions.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes and nearby mountains offer outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some Arabic language schools and cultural centers available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Opportunities for desert tours, historical sites, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; malls and cinemas available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
73%
Weight: 25
Good variety of Middle Eastern cuisine; some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; fitness centers may offer limited classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Gyms and fitness centers available but not widespread.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce and healthy dining options are accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 timezone is convenient for Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
32%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent with few local platforms.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Existing coworking spaces are basic and limited in amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
45%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with government support but still small.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment and banking apps are growing but not fully mature.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory clarity around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Tabuk has a regional airport with connections to major Saudi cities.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transportation infrastructure is minimal.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City layout is car-centric; walking is possible but limited by heat.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Uber and local ride-hailing apps operate reliably.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is lacking and climate is challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good road connections and bus services to other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G coverage with expanding 5G availability.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but some restrictions and slower speeds may occur.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly available in malls and cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist and business visas are accessible; digital nomad visa not yet available.
📊 Tax Friendliness
80%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, favorable for freelancers and remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Strict regulations on speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable government with low risk of political unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Requires residency and documentation; process can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Government initiatives simplify registration but still some hurdles.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized digital nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Tabuk.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture with some restrictions on women’s freedoms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; expatriate community present but cultural differences exist.