Sousse, Tunisia 🇹🇳
#703
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to Western standards, affordable food, transport, and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
75%
Weight: 80
Affordable rental prices, especially outside the main tourist season; options range from apartments to shared housing.
🍎 Food & Groceries
80%
Weight: 40
Local markets and groceries are inexpensive; fresh produce and local cuisine are affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are cheap; affordable options for getting around the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
62%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; membership fees are moderate but less competitive.
💱 Currency Stability
51%
Weight: 30
Tunisian Dinar has moderate volatility; some inflation concerns but generally stable for short-term stays.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
65%
Weight: 100
Decent internet speeds in urban areas; fiber is available but can be inconsistent.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
38%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; few dedicated hubs for digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
67%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; work-friendly environments are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
29%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low international nomad presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase local SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
74%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; coastal location helps air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is average; some areas have litter and waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French are dominant; English is not widely spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
61%
Weight: 15
Generally acceptable air quality, occasional dust and pollution spikes.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Some family-friendly amenities but limited compared to larger cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
58%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; private clinics offer better quality but at higher cost.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
72%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
60%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious medical cases may require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters; generally sunny and pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
79%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes but rare.
🏞️ Green Spaces
43%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
68%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes; distinct summer and winter but limited variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
48%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels, especially in busy market areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
76%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with historic sites and local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest; limited bars and clubs compared to larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
71%
Weight: 15
Access to beaches and nearby natural attractions; good for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Arabic and French; limited formal language schools.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
73%
Weight: 10
Several local tours and cultural experiences available, especially related to history and nature.
🎳 Indoors Fun
47%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful local cuisine with affordable dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
35%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; wellness scene is small.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
50%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness centers available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy Mediterranean diet options common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT+1 timezone suitable for European and African clients; moderate for Americas and Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
32%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most digital nomads rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent and small.
🏢 Coworking Quality
37%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; quality varies and amenities are basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
41%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but limited compared to major hubs.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech innovation.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
38%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory clarity; crypto use is limited.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
64%
Weight: 30
Sousse has a regional airport with some international flights; major connections via Tunis.
🚇 Public Transit
52%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; mainly buses and shared taxis.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure can be uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are limited; taxis are more common.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads can be unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
67%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other Tunisian cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
38%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in urban areas; 4G widely available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably; no significant government restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
63%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech; some restrictions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest but generally stable for travelers.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; requires documentation and local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
45%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and time-consuming process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Sousse.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution but many female travelers report positive experiences.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.