💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
91%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, due to Yemen's economic situation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
93%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is very affordable, though quality and availability are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
87%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive but limited in variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public and private transport costs are very low, but infrastructure is poor.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options but very cheap where available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are low but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
12%
Weight: 30
Yemeni Rial is highly unstable with significant inflation and devaluation.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
21%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomad infrastructure is virtually nonexistent.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure issues.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but registration can be bureaucratic.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
30%
Weight: 30
Challenging environment with limited leisure options and ongoing conflict.
🌳 Environmental Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Moderate environmental quality but affected by conflict and infrastructure issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
32%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is poor due to lack of services and conflict.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Arabic is dominant; English is rarely spoken outside limited circles.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air quality varies; some pollution but generally better than major industrial cities.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to safety and infrastructure issues.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
15%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is severely compromised due to ongoing conflict.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality and availability are major concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
15%
Weight: 20
Limited access to reliable healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Generally warm and dry climate, suitable for outdoor activities most of the year.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of floods and occasional earthquakes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public green spaces and parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack modern cooling.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Mild seasonal changes with hot summers and mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; less urban noise but some street noise.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage and history, but limited access due to instability.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife due to cultural norms and security concerns.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Some natural landscapes nearby but limited infrastructure for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; Arabic immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
25%
Weight: 10
Limited tourism infrastructure and safety concerns restrict local tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Yemeni cuisine available but limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited variety of health-focused foods.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+3 time zone is moderately favorable for Europe, less so for Americas or Asia-Pacific.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
Freelance ecosystem is virtually nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is negligible due to economic and political instability.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment infrastructure; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
15%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory clarity.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Ibb lacks a major airport; nearest airports are in Sana'a with limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
Public transit is informal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City center is somewhat walkable but infrastructure is poor.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but infrastructure and safety are poor.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited and unsafe intercity travel options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is patchy and unreliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be used but internet restrictions and outages affect reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
10%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi availability.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
20%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complicated and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and unstable regulations.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Restricted freedom of speech due to political instability.
🏛️ Political Stability
5%
Weight: 20
Ongoing conflict and instability severely impact safety and daily life.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
10%
Weight: 15
Difficult due to banking system issues and political instability.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
5%
Weight: 10
Very difficult and bureaucratic process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
2%
Weight: 50
Extremely low friendliness to digital nomads due to infrastructure and security.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
3%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
5%
Weight: 100
High security risks due to ongoing conflict and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Cultural and security challenges make it difficult for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant locally but limited exposure to diversity.