Luleå, Sweden 🇸🇪
#1528
65.583118, 22.145953
Nomad Score:
62%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
52%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to larger Swedish cities, but still higher than many Eastern European options.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
64%
Weight: 80
Affordable compared to Stockholm and Gothenburg, with decent options for short-term rentals.
🍎 Food & Groceries
58%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are reasonable, but dining out can be expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
71%
Weight: 20
Public transport is efficient and reasonably priced, with options for monthly passes.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited, but prices are average for Sweden.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are affordable, with various options available.
💱 Currency Stability
90%
Weight: 30
The Swedish Krona is stable and reliable, with low inflation rates.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
85%
Weight: 100
High-speed internet is widely available, with excellent coverage.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
60%
Weight: 40
A few coworking spaces exist, but not as many as in larger cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, making it easy to work remotely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
62%
Weight: 30
Several cafes cater to remote workers, though options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
40%
Weight: 100
Luleå is not a well-known hub for digital nomads, leading to fewer networking opportunities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Sweden is known for its strong work-life balance culture.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
High environmental standards and a focus on sustainability.
🧼 Cleanliness
87%
Weight: 10
Luleå is generally very clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
75%
Weight: 30
Most locals speak English well, reducing the language barrier.
💨 Air Quality
88%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality, with low pollution levels.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
90%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available to residents.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is largely funded by taxes, making it affordable for residents.
🏥 Healthcare
93%
Weight: 20
Access to high-quality healthcare services is robust.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
25%
Weight: 80
Cold winters with limited sunlight can be challenging for some.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, making it a safe place to live.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Plenty of parks and natural areas for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not commonly used due to the cold climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons, but long winters can be a drawback.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Cultural offerings are limited compared to larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is relatively quiet, with few options for late-night activities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
85%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and skiing.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language courses available, but locals are friendly and helpful.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but options are limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Decent food scene, but not as diverse as in bigger cities.
🧠 Yoga Studios
60%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, catering to different styles.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Good access to fitness facilities, including gyms and sports centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but not as extensive as in larger cities.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
Central European Time can be favorable for European connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Some remote job opportunities, but not a major hub.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
Limited freelance opportunities compared to larger cities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
60%
Weight: 30
Available coworking spaces are of decent quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
40%
Weight: 15
Limited startup scene, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
80%
Weight: 10
Widely accepted digital payment options, including Swish.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency in the region.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
60%
Weight: 30
Luleå Airport offers connections to major cities, but options are limited.
🚇 Public Transit
70%
Weight: 20
Reliable public transit system, though not extensive.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
Luleå is quite walkable, with many amenities within walking distance.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible, with some bike lanes, but not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Intercity travel options are available but can be limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available, with good internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Very 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 straightforward for EU citizens, but can be complex for others.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
High tax rates can be a drawback for some digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech in Sweden.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Sweden is known for its political stability and low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account is relatively easy, but requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward, but can be bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
30%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Sweden.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderately nomad-friendly, but lacks a strong community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
90%
Weight: 100
Luleå is considered very safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
85%
Weight: 50
Sweden is known for its gender equality and safety for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
80%
Weight: 50
Generally a tolerant society, though some challenges exist.