💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living due to economic conditions and currency devaluation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and safety vary widely.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap compared to global standards.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options due to ongoing conflict and infrastructure damage.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships are affordable but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
12%
Weight: 30
Highly unstable Syrian pound with frequent inflation and devaluation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
31%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages and limited bandwidth.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
Almost no formal coworking spaces due to security and infrastructure challenges.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often poor and intermittent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
7%
Weight: 30
Very limited options; cafes are not geared towards digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Virtually no digital nomad community due to security concerns.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Challenging environment with ongoing conflict impacting daily life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Pollution and war damage have degraded environmental conditions.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Infrastructure damage and limited municipal services affect cleanliness.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Arabic is dominant; English is not widely spoken outside educated circles.
💨 Air Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate to high due to urban congestion and damaged infrastructure.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare system severely impacted by conflict; limited access to quality care.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are major concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
21%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is poor and unreliable.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters; generally sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
25%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces due to urban damage and lack of maintenance.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in some places but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and mild winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage despite current challenges.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is minimal due to security concerns and curfews.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Limited safe outdoor activities due to conflict zones.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic locally exist but resources are limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Tourism is minimal; many sites are inaccessible or unsafe.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options due to infrastructure damage.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Traditional Syrian cuisine is rich but variety is limited by supply issues.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
Virtually no yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms exist but are scarce and not well-equipped.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+2 time zone is moderately favorable for European and Middle Eastern clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to political and economic instability.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Few local remote job opportunities; most rely on external markets.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is minimal and underdeveloped.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces with professional standards.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nearly non-existent due to instability.
💳 Local Payment Services
20%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment infrastructure; cash dominates.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and awareness of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
15%
Weight: 30
International flights are limited; airport operations are irregular.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit exists but is unreliable and unsafe in many areas.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some walkable neighborhoods but safety concerns limit mobility.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing platforms operating.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads are unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
Weight: 15
Intercity travel is difficult due to damaged infrastructure and security checkpoints.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but available in urban centers.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet censorship and slow speeds affect reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic and complicated for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and opaque tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Severe restrictions on freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
5%
Weight: 20
Ongoing conflict and political instability severely impact safety.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult due to sanctions, banking restrictions, and documentation requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process complicated by unstable governance.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not friendly or supportive for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads in Aleppo.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
5%
Weight: 100
High security risks due to ongoing conflict and instability.
♀️ Female Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Cultural and safety challenges make it difficult for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society but limited diversity and some social conservatism.