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Celje, Slovenia 🇸🇮
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Nomad Score:
62%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to larger Slovenian cities like Ljubljana, with lower prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
64%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially for long-term stays, but limited high-end options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer good prices; dining out is affordable but fewer international options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive with good regional connectivity; limited urban transit options.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable; fewer theaters and nightlife venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available at moderate prices, though fewer specialized fitness centers.
💱 Currency Stability
93%
Weight: 30
Eurozone currency ensures high stability and low inflation risk.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
78%
Weight: 100
Reliable broadband with speeds averaging 100 Mbps; fiber available in central areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; mostly small local offices with basic amenities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, but not all are optimized for work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Few cafes actively cater to digital nomads; seating and power outlets can be limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Slovenian culture emphasizes balance; Celje offers a relaxed pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with good air quality and low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
City is well-maintained and clean, with efficient waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
54%
Weight: 30
Slovene is primary language; English is moderately spoken, especially among younger people.
💨 Air Quality
82%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity and green surroundings.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; quiet and safe environment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
79%
Weight: 20
Good public healthcare system with competent medical professionals.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
81%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are reasonable, especially with insurance coverage.
🏥 Healthcare
80%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with adequate facilities for routine and emergency care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
63%
Weight: 80
Temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters; some rainy days in summer.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional minor flooding possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
76%
Weight: 10
Several parks and natural areas within and around the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
42%
Weight: 15
Limited air conditioning in older buildings; not widely necessary due to moderate climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and snowy winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels, especially outside city center.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
71%
Weight: 20
Rich local history and cultural events, though smaller scale than capital city.
🌃 Nightlife
48%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly bars and small clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
84%
Weight: 15
Close proximity to hiking trails, rivers, and natural parks.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Some language schools available; limited variety.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Modest selection of local tours and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
53%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; cinemas and small museums available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
64%
Weight: 25
Good traditional Slovenian cuisine; limited international diversity.
🧠 Yoga Studios
47%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; limited class variety.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
58%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; fewer specialized fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
62%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh produce and organic options in markets.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
79%
Weight: 20
Central European Time suits collaboration with most European countries.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
41%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
38%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from outside Slovenia.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and not well-established locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
45%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
39%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity in Celje compared to Ljubljana.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Standard European banking and payment services widely available.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
43%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption; some interest but few dedicated services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
37%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Ljubljana (approx. 70 km away); limited direct connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Local bus services available but limited in frequency and coverage.
🚶 Walkability
73%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps; taxis more common.
🚲 Cycling
67%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure; terrain is moderately hilly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Slovenian cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Few scooter or bike rental services; not widespread.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G coverage citywide; 5G available in limited areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
No significant restrictions; VPNs work reliably.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
52%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in cafes and public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa rules apply; straightforward for EU citizens, moderate for others.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
91%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
87%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
60%
Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires documentation; moderate bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process with some administrative steps.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
Slovenia does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
45%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
30%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
38%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for Celje-based digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
89%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment for residents and visitors.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and respectful environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate diversity; generally tolerant but less cosmopolitan than larger cities.