Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 🇹🇭
#399
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Nomad Score:
67%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable compared to Western cities; daily expenses including food and transport are low.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
83%
Weight: 80
Rental prices for apartments and guesthouses are inexpensive, especially outside city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
91%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer cheap and tasty options; groceries are affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Local transport like songthaews and motorbike taxis are very cheap; fuel prices are low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but limited compared to bigger Thai cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
78%
Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but fewer in number; some modern facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
72%
Weight: 30
Thai Baht is relatively stable but can fluctuate due to regional economic factors.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
76%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 30-50 Mbps in urban areas; stable but not ultra-fast.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; some cafes offer work-friendly environments but options are sparse.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
71%
Weight: 30
Several cafes with WiFi exist, though quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
58%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically catering to digital nomads; mostly general cafes.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; most nomads prefer Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
90%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are cheap and easy to purchase with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; less industrial activity but some traffic-related pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
68%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean; street cleanliness varies by area.
🗨️ Language Barrier
43%
Weight: 30
Limited English spoken outside tourist areas; basic Thai knowledge helpful.
💨 Air Quality
59%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate; occasional haze during burning season.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Some family-friendly amenities but limited compared to larger cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
67%
Weight: 20
Decent healthcare facilities; better options available in larger Thai cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
85%
Weight: 25
Medical care is affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
71%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; complex treatments require travel to bigger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot and humid weather; rainy season from May to October.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
62%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas but limited compared to larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
84%
Weight: 15
Widely available in accommodations and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
31%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation; mainly hot, rainy, and cool seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
54%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; traffic and street noise common.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
86%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with festivals, temples, and traditional Thai lifestyle.
🌃 Nightlife
45%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly local bars and small clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
73%
Weight: 15
Access to nearby national parks and natural attractions.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Some local language schools and informal learning opportunities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
74%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
52%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
88%
Weight: 25
Excellent local food scene with authentic Thai cuisine and street food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
49%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; more options in bigger cities.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
63%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
77%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
GMT+7 timezone is convenient for Asia and Australia; less ideal for Americas and Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
41%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
40%
Weight: 20
Limited local freelance community; mostly informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic; lack of premium facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
38%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity; more vibrant in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
💳 Local Payment Services
65%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment apps are growing but cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest; limited local infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
67%
Weight: 30
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport has limited flights; major international travel requires Bangkok.
🚇 Public Transit
39%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on motorbike taxis and songthaews.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
City center somewhat walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60%
Weight: 15
Grab and similar apps available but less prevalent than in big cities.
🚲 Cycling
47%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; roads can be unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
73%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other Thai cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
80%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals widely available and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
79%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage; 5G limited but expanding.
🔒 VPN Reliability
81%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78%
Weight: 15
Generally stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
56%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited; mostly available in cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
64%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; longer stays require extensions or special visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex for foreigners; no special digital nomad tax benefits.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
62%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest in Thailand.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
53%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts as a foreigner can be bureaucratic and requires documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
48%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
60%
Weight: 35
Thailand offers special visas for long-term stays but not specifically digital nomad visas.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
57%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks infrastructure and community compared to major nomad hubs.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
34%
Weight: 25
Few organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
42%
Weight: 20
Small online community presence for Nakhon Ratchasima digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
79%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
70%
Weight: 50
Relatively safe for female travelers but cultural norms should be respected.
✊ Racial Tolerance
71%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some cultural misunderstandings possible.