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Surin, Thailand 🇹🇭
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Nomad Score:
59%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Surin is a smaller city in Thailand with a low cost of living compared to Bangkok or Chiang Mai, making it very affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are quite low, with basic apartments and guesthouses available at very affordable rates.
🍎 Food & Groceries
91%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive and fresh options, with groceries also being affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Local transport is cheap, though options are limited; tuk-tuks and motorbike taxis are common and affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but inexpensive, mostly local festivals and small venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, prices are low but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Thai Baht is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
63%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds can be inconsistent; fiber is not widespread in Surin.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; most nomads rely on cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
54%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
37%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; seating and power outlets are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Surin is not a popular destination among digital nomads compared to other Thai cities.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to purchase and affordable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress, but limited professional opportunities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality and low pollution due to smaller size and rural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
68%
Weight: 10
Clean streets in central areas, but some rural outskirts less maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
English is not widely spoken; basic Thai knowledge is helpful.
💨 Air Quality
77%
Weight: 15
Good air quality with low industrial pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited family-oriented activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare facilities available; for advanced care, travel to larger cities is needed.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
84%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
57%
Weight: 20
Limited options locally; adequate for minor issues but not specialized care.
🌿 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
65%
Weight: 10
Some parks and rural areas nearby, but urban green spaces are limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Common in accommodations and cafes, but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
23%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution outside of market areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
81%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional festivals and crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly local bars and small venues.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
74%
Weight: 15
Access to rural landscapes, national parks, and countryside activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68%
Weight: 10
Opportunities for cultural tours and local festivals, but limited tourist infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
76%
Weight: 25
Good variety of authentic Thai food; limited international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and outdoor fitness options available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
69%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce and vegetarian options available but limited organic choices.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
GMT+7 is convenient for Asia and Australia, less so for Europe and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
22%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; most remote work is online and independent.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem in Surin.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and banking apps available but less advanced than major cities.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption; some interest but infrastructure lacking.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
28%
Weight: 30
Nearest airport is in Buriram, about 1.5 hours away; limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on motorbike taxis and songthaews.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Central areas are walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Limited presence of ride-sharing apps; mostly local taxis and motorbike taxis.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect Surin to other cities; no train station in Surin itself.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
70%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals are common and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
72%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well with stable internet.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78%
Weight: 15
Electricity supply is stable with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly available in cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain; longer stays require extensions or special visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Thailand has moderate tax policies; digital nomads need to be aware of local regulations.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions exist but generally safe for expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable politically, though occasional unrest in the country.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners without work permits; requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Complex process for foreigners; requires local partners or agents.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
55%
Weight: 35
Thailand offers special visas but not specifically for Surin; process improving.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized nomad events or meetups in Surin.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for Surin digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
80%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Safe for women but cultural norms are conservative.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity.