Ibb, Yemen 🇾🇪
#2137
14.141929, 44.138984
Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
85%
Weight: 150
Overall low cost of living compared to many other countries, especially in urban areas.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
78%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options 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 few venues for nightlife.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership costs can be high relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
35%
Weight: 30
Currency has been unstable due to ongoing conflict and economic issues.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
42%
Weight: 100
Internet speed is generally slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
20%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
35%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi, but reliability and speed are often issues.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Limited options for cafes that cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads due to safety and infrastructure issues.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
55%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can be decent, but economic pressures may affect this.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Environmental quality is poor due to pollution and lack of infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Urban areas often suffer from litter and inadequate waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Arabic is the primary language; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor, especially in urban centers.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, but quality varies significantly.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare options available, especially for specialized care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Mild climate with warm temperatures, though summers can be hot.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
30%
Weight: 10
Risk of conflict and instability is high, impacting safety.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green spaces available in urban areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in urban areas but can be costly.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; primarily warm weather year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited access to cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; few bars or clubs available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Beautiful natural landscapes nearby, but access can be challenging.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language learning opportunities available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Limited options for organized tours and local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful local cuisine, though limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but not widely accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone may be favorable for some remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Very few resources for freelancers; limited market.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Non-existent coworking quality due to lack of spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No significant startup scene; limited entrepreneurial activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available; cash is often preferred.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; connectivity is poor.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and often 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; infrastructure is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; mostly by road.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No rental services for scooters or bikes available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is inconsistent and often unreliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be unreliable due to internet issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
35%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting daily life.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi options available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be bureaucratic and slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are relatively low, but enforcement can be inconsistent.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; government restrictions are common.
🏛️ Political Stability
10%
Weight: 20
Ongoing conflict and instability severely impact safety.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be complicated and bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
20%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are cumbersome and slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not a nomad-friendly environment due to safety and infrastructure issues.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Safety is a significant concern due to ongoing conflict.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be restrictive for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Some racial tolerance exists, but societal norms can be conservative.