💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to Western cities; affordable food, transport, and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially outside the city center; options for furnished apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and supermarkets offer fresh produce at low prices; traditional Turkish cuisine is affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
87%
Weight: 20
Public transport is cheap and efficient; taxis are affordable compared to larger Turkish cities.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
75%
Weight: 10
Gyms are moderately priced; some modern facilities but fewer premium options.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Turkish Lira has experienced volatility; inflation remains a concern.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Decent broadband speeds in urban areas; some variability in speed and reliability.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
41%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; few dedicated hubs for digital nomads.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi but quality and speed can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
52%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread or well-known.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
37%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads yet; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with access to nature supports good balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
74%
Weight: 15
Good natural environment with Black Sea coast and green areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
63%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean; some areas could be better maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Turkish is dominant; English is limited outside tourist spots.
💨 Air Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to coastal location and greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with parks and schools; limited international schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
69%
Weight: 20
Decent healthcare facilities; public hospitals are basic but private clinics are better.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
84%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
71%
Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare infrastructure with some limitations in specialized care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
53%
Weight: 80
Mild but rainy climate; frequent precipitation especially in autumn and winter.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
67%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes; low risk of other disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
80%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural green areas, including nearby forests and coastline.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Not widespread in older buildings; newer accommodations more likely to have AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with mild summers and cool, wet winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than major metropolitan areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with historical sites and traditional Black Sea customs.
🌃 Nightlife
42%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and cafes.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to nature, hiking, and coastal activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Turkish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good variety of cultural and nature tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
48%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Strong local cuisine with seafood and regional specialties.
🧠 Yoga Studios
39%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; limited community.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
61%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; fewer specialized fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
76%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce and seafood widely available supporting healthy diets.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
64%
Weight: 20
UTC+3; suitable for European and Middle Eastern time zones but less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
38%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
37%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Limited startup ecosystem; not a major tech hub.
💳 Local Payment Services
62%
Weight: 10
Mobile payment and banking apps available but less developed than in major cities.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but adoption remains limited.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Trabzon Airport connects to major Turkish cities and some international destinations.
🚇 Public Transit
68%
Weight: 20
Local buses and minibuses cover the city; no metro system.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but some areas lack pedestrian infrastructure.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps; taxis more common.
🚲 Cycling
43%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated bike lanes; hilly terrain limits cycling.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good bus connections to other Turkish cities; limited train services.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
32%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
74%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout city and surroundings.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well; some occasional restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public areas.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
67%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa process straightforward for many nationalities; no specific nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system; not particularly favorable for freelancers or remote workers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; some government controls on media and speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
58%
Weight: 15
Possible for foreigners but requires paperwork and local address.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and time-consuming process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or groups focused on Trabzon digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
76%
Weight: 100
Relatively safe city with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms may require caution, especially for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but less diverse than larger cities.