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Douz, Tunisia 🇹🇳
#1506
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Nomad Score:
54%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Douz is very affordable compared to global standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive, with simple guesthouses and rentals available at low cost.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce and affordable groceries; eating out is cheap.
🚌 Transportation Cost
82%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but very cheap; taxis and shared rides are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but inexpensive, mainly local cultural experiences.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
54%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but options are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
61%
Weight: 30
Tunisian Dinar has moderate stability but occasional fluctuations affect purchasing power.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
57%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds can be inconsistent and slower than urban centers.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no dedicated coworking spaces in Douz.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
41%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connectivity and comfort vary widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
32%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads or provide reliable work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Douz is not a known hotspot for digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain and affordable with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with opportunities for outdoor activities supports good balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Desert environment with low pollution but limited greenery.
🧼 Cleanliness
63%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but infrastructure limitations affect overall sanitation.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French are dominant; English is not widely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and desert location.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities but safe environment for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
48%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited facilities and specialists in Douz.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with abundant sunshine; very dry and minimal rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; no significant earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
21%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces due to desert environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
64%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in some accommodations but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry most of the year.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small town size and low traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
77%
Weight: 20
Rich local Berber and desert culture with unique traditions and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
86%
Weight: 15
Excellent for desert exploration, camel trekking, and star gazing.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
38%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
84%
Weight: 10
Good availability of desert tours, cultural experiences, and traditional markets.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
72%
Weight: 25
Traditional Tunisian cuisine is flavorful and affordable but limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
12%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent in Douz.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
28%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; mostly basic facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited organic or specialized health food stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+1 is convenient for European time zones but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional or digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; remote work depends on global connections.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
21%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and mostly centered in Tunis, not Douz.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available but limited digital options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
25%
Weight: 30
Nearest airport is far; limited direct flights and connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are minimal and infrequent.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small town layout allows walking but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not operational in Douz.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but hot climate and road conditions limit appeal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis connect Douz to other cities but schedules are irregular.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Limited rental options for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is generally good with 4G available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages occur but generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
78%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain for many nationalities; stays up to 90 days.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Tunisia has experienced political fluctuations; Douz is relatively calm but national instability exists.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Tunisia.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups in Douz.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence or forums related to Douz for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for travelers with low violent crime but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative cultural norms may pose challenges for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some cultural conservatism but generally welcoming.