💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
31%
Weight: 150
Sundsvall is moderately expensive compared to global standards, with Sweden's high living costs impacting prices.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
35%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively high for a small city, though cheaper than Stockholm or Gothenburg.
🍎 Food & Groceries
40%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are moderately expensive due to Sweden's overall high price levels.
🚌 Transportation Cost
62%
Weight: 20
Public transport is efficient and reasonably priced; local buses and trains are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
43%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are somewhat limited but moderately priced.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Average gym membership costs, with several mid-range fitness centers available.
💱 Currency Stability
97%
Weight: 30
Swedish Krona is stable with low inflation and strong economic fundamentals.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
89%
Weight: 100
High-speed fiber internet widely available, with speeds often exceeding 100 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
50%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces compared to larger cities, but some quality options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
72%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer reliable WiFi, suitable for casual remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
60%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not a strong digital nomad culture.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
28%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
90%
Weight: 30
Sweden is known for excellent work-life balance and labor protections.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with good air and water quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
91%
Weight: 10
City is very clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
78%
Weight: 30
Most locals speak English well, reducing language barriers.
💨 Air Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality with low pollution levels.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Good public services and safe environment for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
93%
Weight: 20
High-quality public healthcare system.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable for residents but can be costly for non-residents without insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
90%
Weight: 20
Excellent healthcare infrastructure and services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
21%
Weight: 80
Cold climate with long winters and limited sunshine, not ideal for those seeking warmth.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
95%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
80%
Weight: 10
Good access to parks and natural areas within and around the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is uncommon due to cool climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with snowy winters and mild summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small city size and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture but limited nightlife and entertainment options.
🌃 Nightlife
38%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is quiet and limited compared to larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
88%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to forests, lakes, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Swedish through community classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Limited but available local cultural and nature tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, mostly cinemas and small museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Good quality but limited variety; traditional Swedish cuisine dominates.
🧠 Yoga Studios
58%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Adequate fitness centers and sports facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Good availability of organic and healthy food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
Central European Time zone is favorable for European and some Asian markets.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited networking events for digital nomads and startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Moderate opportunities, mostly in tech and services sectors.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
55%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but limited in number and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
42%
Weight: 15
Small but growing startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
80%
Weight: 10
Advanced digital payment infrastructure with widespread use of Swish.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption, but not a major hub.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Sundsvall-Timrå Airport offers limited international flights; connections mostly via Stockholm.
🚇 Public Transit
65%
Weight: 20
Reliable local bus services but limited coverage.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps compared to larger cities.
🚲 Cycling
68%
Weight: 10
Decent cycling infrastructure, though weather limits year-round use.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Swedish cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
85%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G and growing 5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
95%
Weight: 15
Very reliable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
60%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public spaces but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; moderate ease depending on nationality.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
High tax rates and complex tax system for freelancers and remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
98%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
95%
Weight: 20
Very stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for non-residents; requires documentation and local address.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but requires knowledge of Swedish regulations.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few digital nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Sundsvall.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
90%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
85%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and inclusive for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; Sweden is progressive but some challenges remain.