Prešov, Slovakia 🇸🇰
#936
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Nomad Score:
60%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Prešov offers a relatively low cost of living compared to Western Europe, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
75%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, with options for furnished apartments at affordable rates.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets provide affordable groceries; dining out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient within the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment venues are affordable but limited in variety compared to bigger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are affordable, with several local gyms available.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
Slovak koruna replaced by Euro, providing strong currency stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
73%
Weight: 100
Average broadband speeds around 50-100 Mbps; reliable but not top-tier.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
42%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; mostly small local options.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
31%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads yet.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life supports good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally clean environment with moderate pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
City is relatively clean with regular maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
48%
Weight: 30
Slovak is primary language; English is not widely spoken outside younger generations.
💨 Air Quality
68%
Weight: 15
Moderate air quality; occasional pollution in winter due to heating.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; quieter city suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
65%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available; quality is average compared to Western Europe.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low, especially for insured residents.
🏥 Healthcare
67%
Weight: 20
Accessible but limited specialized care; emergency services adequate.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
43%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with cold winters and moderate summers; some rainy days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
87%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
71%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
32%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not common in residential or public buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Distinct four seasons with snowy winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
70%
Weight: 10
Low to moderate noise levels, especially outside city center.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
69%
Weight: 20
Rich local history and traditions, but limited international cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Modest nightlife options; mostly bars and small clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Close to mountains and hiking trails; good for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
58%
Weight: 10
Limited tourist infrastructure but some local cultural tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options like cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
62%
Weight: 25
Traditional Slovak cuisine dominates; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
38%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; niche market.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available, but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Some health food stores and organic markets, but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
Central European Time is convenient for European clients but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
37%
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
35%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and not well organized.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
38%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene but still underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
65%
Weight: 10
Standard banking and payment services available; mobile payments growing.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
42%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and infrastructure for crypto payments.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Košice, about 30 km away; limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
70%
Weight: 20
Reliable local buses and trolleybuses; coverage is good within city.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
City center is compact and walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of Uber or Bolt; mostly local taxi services.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Some bike lanes but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good train and bus connections to other Slovak cities and neighboring countries.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Few scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage citywide; 5G limited but expanding.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
80%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public spaces.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Schengen visa required for many; process straightforward for EU citizens.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
85%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
75%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
60%
Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires documentation and can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but paperwork can be time-consuming.
📄✈️ 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 support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Prešov.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Safe for women; some cultural conservatism but generally welcoming.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some reports of occasional discrimination.