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Sousse, Tunisia 🇹🇳
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Nomad Score:
59%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to Western cities; affordable food, transport, and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
75%
Weight: 80
Reasonably priced apartments and short-term rentals, especially outside peak tourist season.
🍎 Food & Groceries
80%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer very affordable and fresh options; imported goods cost more.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive; affordable options for daily commuting.
🎟️ 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.
💱 Currency Stability
51%
Weight: 30
Tunisian Dinar experiences moderate fluctuations; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Decent broadband speeds in urban areas; occasional interruptions and slower speeds outside city center.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; growing but still scarce compared to major nomad hubs.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically catering to digital nomads; some quiet spots available.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
37%
Weight: 100
Not a widely known digital nomad destination yet; niche community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain SIM cards with affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
74%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with access to beaches and cultural activities supports good balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; coastal location helps air quality but some urban pollution present.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness varies; tourist areas are cleaner than some residential zones.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Arabic and French are dominant; English is limited outside tourist and business sectors.
💨 Air Quality
61%
Weight: 15
Generally acceptable air quality, with occasional dust and pollution spikes.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities available; limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
58%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available; more complex care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
60%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; limited advanced medical facilities locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters; mostly sunny and pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
79%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters; occasional minor earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning common in hotels and newer buildings but less so in older structures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes; mostly warm climate with limited variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
45%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels in busy areas; quieter in residential zones.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich history and cultural heritage with accessible museums, markets, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
45%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly bars and cafes with low-key entertainment.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
72%
Weight: 15
Proximity to Mediterranean beaches and natural parks offers good outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Arabic and French exist but are limited in formal settings.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, historical sites, and local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
48%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas and malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful Tunisian cuisine with fresh seafood and street food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
35%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; yoga is not widely popular locally.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce and Mediterranean diet support healthy eating; fewer specialized health food stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+1 time zone is convenient for European clients and some overlap with US East Coast.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
38%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads and entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nascent with limited local support structures.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; facilities are basic and not highly modernized.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
42%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem but still underdeveloped compared to regional hubs.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech innovation.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and regulatory clarity; crypto use is minimal.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Moderate connectivity via Monastir airport with flights to Europe and regional destinations.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; no metro system; taxis are common.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly areas.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are limited; taxis dominate local transport.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal; not widely used for commuting.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other Tunisian cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited scooter and bike rental services; not common.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; 5G rollout limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally reliable; some occasional restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
65%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often low quality.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward tourist visa process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no specific digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally respected but some restrictions and self-censorship exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political unrest and protests occur.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Banking bureaucracy can be challenging for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate complexity; improving but still bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence; limited forums or social groups.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists and nomads; petty crime exists but violent crime is low.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution but major cities are relatively safe.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.