Dhamar, Yemen 🇾🇪
#2141
14.738426, 44.270959
Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
85%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living, especially compared to Western countries, but prices can vary.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
78%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options are available, though quality may vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
80%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
65%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; taxis are affordable but not always reliable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options available, with low costs for what exists.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and those that exist may charge high fees relative to local incomes.
💱 Currency Stability
35%
Weight: 30
The Yemeni Rial has experienced significant instability and inflation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
40%
Weight: 100
Internet access is available but often slow and unreliable.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
20%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes offer WiFi, and connectivity can be inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Dhamar is not a known destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
55%
Weight: 30
Cultural norms may support a more relaxed lifestyle, but work opportunities are limited.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, but urban areas may face pollution issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
40%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies widely; some areas are well-maintained, while others are not.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Arabic is the primary language, and English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable, but can be affected by dust and pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and may not meet international standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low, but quality may be a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Mild climate with warm temperatures, though summers can be hot.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, including occasional flooding.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green spaces available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in urban areas but may not be available everywhere.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; mostly warm weather year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited exposure to international influences.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Some opportunities for outdoor activities, but not well-developed.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few opportunities for formal language learning, primarily Arabic.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
30%
Weight: 10
Limited organized tours and experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; mostly reliant on local culture.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful and diverse, but options are limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Very few, if any, yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Some healthy local food options, but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone may be suitable for some remote work, but not ideal for all.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem; few local clients.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Non-existent coworking quality due to lack of spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup scene; few entrepreneurial opportunities.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available; cash is preferred.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; primarily regional connections.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are scarce and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common and infrastructure is poor.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options available.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No rental services for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but can be spotty in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs can work, but reliability may vary.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi options.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complicated and lengthy.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is not particularly favorable for expatriates.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; government restrictions are common.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political instability is a significant concern.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be challenging for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
20%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are cumbersome.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific visa options for digital nomads.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not a nomad-friendly environment.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns due to political instability and conflict.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms may not be very supportive of women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Limited racial tolerance; cultural homogeneity is prevalent.