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hammamet, Tunisia 🇹🇳
#1501 ,

Nomad Score: 61%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
87% Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to Western standards, especially outside peak tourist season.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79% Weight: 80
Affordable rental options, though prices rise during tourist season; long-term rentals are reasonably priced.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85% Weight: 40
Local markets and street food are inexpensive; imported goods cost more but still affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83% Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are cheap; limited options but sufficient for local travel.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72% Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited outside tourist areas.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65% Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; membership fees are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
51% Weight: 30
Tunisian Dinar experiences moderate fluctuations; some inflation concerns.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
68% Weight: 100
Decent broadband and 4G coverage; speeds can be inconsistent, especially in peak hours.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43% Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; mostly small setups in Hammamet compared to bigger cities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55% Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; atmosphere can be noisy.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
38% Weight: 100
Not a major digital nomad hub; more popular among tourists than remote workers.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
84% Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable local SIM cards with data plans.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76% Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance, especially outside peak tourist season.
🌳 Environmental Quality
74% Weight: 15
Coastal location offers clean air and pleasant environment; some pollution during tourist season.
🧼 Cleanliness
62% Weight: 10
Generally clean in tourist areas; less so in outskirts.
🗨️ Language Barrier
47% Weight: 30
Arabic and French dominate; English is limited outside tourist spots.
💨 Air Quality
71% Weight: 15
Good air quality due to coastal winds; occasional dust in dry season.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly
57% Weight: 25
Some family-friendly amenities; limited international schools.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
58% Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; for serious issues, travel to Tunis or abroad recommended.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80% Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
60% Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor ailments; limited specialist care locally.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
89% Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters; mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80% Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional minor earthquakes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
54% Weight: 10
Limited urban green spaces; natural parks are a short drive away.
❄️ Air Conditioning
67% Weight: 15
Common in hotels and newer buildings; less prevalent in older homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60% Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes; distinct summer and winter but limited variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
59% Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; higher during tourist season and festivals.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
78% Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with blend of Arab, Berber, and Mediterranean influences.
🌃 Nightlife
45% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly bars and cafes, quieter than major cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
79% Weight: 15
Beautiful beaches, nearby mountains, and nature reserves for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50% Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Arabic or French; limited formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
76% Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, desert trips, and historical site visits.
🎳 Indoors Fun
48% Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; few cinemas and malls.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
77% Weight: 25
Diverse local cuisine with fresh seafood and traditional dishes; some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
39% Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios; mostly informal or hotel-based classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55% Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68% Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy Mediterranean diet common.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73% Weight: 20
UTC+1 timezone suits European and African clients well.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
37% Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
29% Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35% Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
41% Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
32% Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem mainly centered in Tunis.
💳 Local Payment Services
56% Weight: 10
Cash dominant; mobile payments growing but limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30% Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory clarity around crypto.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
54% Weight: 30
Nearby Enfidha Airport offers some international flights; limited direct connections.
🚇 Public Transit
49% Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mostly buses and shared taxis.
🚶 Walkability
63% Weight: 20
Walkable in central areas; less so in suburbs.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40% Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are limited; taxis are primary option.
🚲 Cycling
38% Weight: 10
Few dedicated cycling lanes; cycling not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
61% Weight: 15
Buses and trains connect to major cities; infrastructure improving.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
42% Weight: 10
Limited scooter and bike rental services.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70% Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; rural coverage less reliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75% Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well without restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
64% Weight: 15
Occasional power outages; generally stable in urban areas.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
58% Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and hotels but not widespread.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
67% Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45% Weight: 30
Tax system complex for foreigners; no special digital nomad tax policies.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60% Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech with some government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
52% Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest; generally stable but watch local developments.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
43% Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local documentation; challenging for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50% Weight: 10
Process is bureaucratic and slow; improving but still cumbersome.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0% Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa currently available.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
41% Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
28% Weight: 25
Very few or no regular nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
34% Weight: 20
Small online presence for Hammamet digital nomads.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
69% Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists and nomads; petty crime exists.
♀️ Female Friendly
51% Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60% Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional incidents reported.

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