Kiruna, Sweden 🇸🇪
#1390
67.848889, 20.302778
Nomad Score:
55%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
52%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living, higher than many Swedish cities but lower than Stockholm.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
48%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively high for the size of the city, especially for short-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
55%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are reasonable, but dining out can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable, but limited options due to the city's size.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
45%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, and costs can be high for activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Average gym prices, but fewer options compared to larger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
Swedish Krona is stable and reliable, with low inflation rates.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
78%
Weight: 100
Good internet speeds available, though not as fast as in major urban centers.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
35%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces available, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi, but the selection is limited.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
40%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
25%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads, leading to a lack of community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Good work-life balance with a focus on outdoor activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
80%
Weight: 15
High environmental quality with clean air and beautiful surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
Very clean city with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
75%
Weight: 30
Most locals speak English, but Swedish is the primary language.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality, especially compared to urban areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
90%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available to residents.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable due to the public system.
🏥 Healthcare
83%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare system with good access to services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
20%
Weight: 80
Cold and dark winters with limited daylight; not ideal for everyone.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
80%
Weight: 10
Plenty of parks and natural areas for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not common due to the cold climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons, but long winters can be challenging.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Limited cultural events and activities compared to larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Exceptional outdoor activities available, especially for winter sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for learning Swedish in a structured environment.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but options are limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options, especially during winter.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Decent food scene, but not as diverse as larger cities.
🧠 Yoga Studios
40%
Weight: 10
Limited yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
50%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities available, but fewer options than in larger cities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options, but limited compared to urban areas.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
Central European Time is favorable for many remote workers.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Few remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Limited freelance ecosystem; not a hub for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces, where available, are basic and not well-equipped.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup scene; not a tech hub.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Good access to local payment services, though cash is less common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
25%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Limited airport connectivity; small regional airport.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Basic public transit options available, but not extensive.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
City is walkable, with many amenities within walking distance.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible, but infrastructure is not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Some intercity travel options, but limited compared to larger cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage in the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Very reliable power grid with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi options available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are straightforward for EU citizens; others may face challenges.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High taxes can be a burden for freelancers and remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
85%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Very stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate ease; may require local ID and proof of residence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
20%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Not particularly nomad-friendly due to limited resources.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
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
80%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant, but the population is predominantly homogenous.