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Al Hudaydah, Yemen πΎπͺ
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Nomad Score:
28%
π° Cost & Affordability
πΈ Cost of Living
91%
Weight: 150
Extremely low cost of living due to economic conditions and local pricing, making it very affordable for digital nomads.
π Accommodation Cost
93%
Weight: 80
Very cheap accommodation options available, though quality and safety may vary significantly.
π Food & Groceries
87%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive but limited in variety due to ongoing conflict and supply chain issues.
π Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public and informal transport is very cheap, though infrastructure is poor.
ποΈ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options due to security concerns and lack of developed leisure infrastructure.
ποΈ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Very few gyms exist, and those that do are basic and not widely accessible.
π± Currency Stability
12%
Weight: 30
Yemeni Rial is highly unstable with frequent devaluations and inflation.
π» Digital Nomad Essentials
π Internet Speed
10%
Weight: 100
Internet is extremely slow and unreliable due to damaged infrastructure and limited service providers.
π₯ Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces available in Al Hudaydah.
β Cafes with WiFi
5%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes with WiFi exist, and connectivity is poor.
π»β Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater to digital nomads or provide suitable work environments.
π Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
Virtually no digital nomad presence due to security and infrastructure challenges.
π Quality of Life
βοΈ Work-Life Balance
20%
Weight: 30
Stressful environment with limited leisure and safety concerns negatively impacting balance.
π³ Environmental Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Environmental degradation due to conflict and poor waste management.
π§Ό Cleanliness
20%
Weight: 10
City suffers from poor sanitation and waste disposal.
π¨οΈ Language Barrier
25%
Weight: 30
Arabic is dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing a significant barrier.
π¨ Air Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Air quality is poor due to dust, pollution, and lack of environmental controls.
π₯ Healthcare
π₯ Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is severely compromised by ongoing conflict.
π Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable but of very low quality.
π₯ Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Limited access to reliable healthcare services; emergency care is inadequate.
πΏ Climate & Environment
βοΈ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with very little rainfall; can be uncomfortably hot in summer.
πͺοΈ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of flooding and occasional cyclones; no major seismic activity.
ποΈ Green Spaces
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces or parks within the city.
βοΈ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread and often unreliable due to power issues.
π Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; consistently hot and dry.
π Culture & Entertainment
π Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich Yemeni cultural heritage but limited access due to security and infrastructure.
π Nightlife
2%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife due to conservative culture and security concerns.
ποΈ Outdoors & Nature
35%
Weight: 15
Limited natural attractions nearby; coastal location offers some outdoor potential.
π£οΈ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
π§ Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Tourism is minimal and unsafe; few organized tours available.
π³ Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Scarce indoor entertainment options.
π Food & Fitness
π½οΈ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Traditional Yemeni cuisine available but limited variety and quality.
π§ Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers.
ποΈ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
π₯ Healthy Food Options
30%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited organic or health-focused options.
πΌ Work Environment
π°οΈ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 time zone is moderately favorable for European and Middle Eastern remote work.
π€ Networking Opportunities
1%
Weight: 25
No formal networking events or communities for digital nomads.
π» Remote Job Opportunities
5%
Weight: 20
Local economy does not support remote job markets.
π Freelance Ecosystem
2%
Weight: 20
Freelance ecosystem is virtually nonexistent.
π’ Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to assess.
π Business & Economy
π Startup Scene
1%
Weight: 15
No visible startup ecosystem due to instability.
π³ Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited banking and payment services; cash is dominant.
π Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption and infrastructure for crypto payments.
π Transportation
βοΈ Airport Connectivity
10%
Weight: 30
Al Hudaydah airport is non-operational for commercial flights due to conflict.
π Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
Informal and unreliable public transport options.
πΆ Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is poor and unsafe.
π Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
π² Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but unsafe due to traffic and road conditions.
π Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited and unsafe intercity travel options.
π΅ Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
π‘ Connectivity
π± Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is patchy and unreliable.
π VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be used but internet restrictions and slow speeds limit effectiveness.
β‘ Power Grid Reliability
5%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
πΆ Public WiFi Availability
2%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is almost nonexistent.
βοΈ Legal & Administrative
π Visa Ease
20%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complicated and restrictive for many nationalities.
π Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but unclear regulations for foreigners.
π£οΈ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech due to political instability and censorship.
ποΈ Political Stability
0%
Weight: 20
Ongoing conflict and instability make the city unsafe.
π¦ Ease of Opening Bank Account
10%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to banking restrictions and instability.
π Ease of Business Registration
5%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and unstable environment hinders business registration.
πβοΈ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs.
π Digital Nomad Community
π Nomad Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not conducive to digital nomads.
π€ Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known events or meetups for nomads.
ππ₯ Online Community Presence
2%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for digital nomads.
π‘οΈ Safety & Tolerance
π‘οΈ Safety
0%
Weight: 100
Extremely unsafe due to ongoing conflict and security risks.
βοΈ Female Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
Highly conservative and unsafe environment for women travelers.
β Racial Tolerance
20%
Weight: 50
Limited exposure to foreigners; tolerance varies but generally low.