Shibam, Yemen 🇾🇪
#2139
14.968411, 43.512796
Nomad Score:
37%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
85%
Weight: 150
Overall low cost of living, especially compared to Western cities, but limited availability of goods.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
78%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though quality may vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
65%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be costly and limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
50%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport options; taxis are available but can be inconsistent.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment options available; local culture is rich but not geared towards tourists.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
20%
Weight: 10
Very few gyms available; fitness facilities are limited.
💱 Currency Stability
35%
Weight: 30
Currency has experienced fluctuations due to ongoing conflict and economic instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
30%
Weight: 100
Internet access is limited and often unreliable; speeds can be slow.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces; limited options for remote work environments.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and those that do may have unreliable connections.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes cater to digital nomads; the environment is not conducive to remote work.
🌟 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
50%
Weight: 30
Local culture promotes a slower pace of life, but work opportunities are limited.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Environmental issues due to conflict and limited infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies greatly; urban areas may be less maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Arabic is the primary language; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to dust and pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack necessary resources.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
55%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, but quality is inconsistent.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare options; serious medical issues may require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
80%
Weight: 80
Generally warm and dry climate, with mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Risk of conflict-related issues rather than natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available in urban areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in some accommodations but not universally available.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; mostly warm throughout the year.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
75%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited exposure for visitors.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty in the surrounding areas, but access can be challenging.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning outside of local interactions.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; local experiences are often informal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful, but options are limited for international food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Very few fitness facilities; options are scarce.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Some healthy local food options, but limited variety.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone can be favorable for some remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Nonexistent freelance ecosystem.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No notable startup scene due to ongoing conflict.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services; 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
20%
Weight: 20
Very limited public transit options; reliance on taxis.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but safety concerns exist.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common and can be unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options; road conditions can be poor.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
30%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is inconsistent.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs can work, but reliability varies.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Very few public WiFi options available.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complicated and lengthy.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is not favorable for expatriates.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; censorship is common.
🏛️ Political Stability
10%
Weight: 20
Ongoing conflict and instability.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficulties in opening bank accounts for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
10%
Weight: 10
Very challenging to register a business due to bureaucracy.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa options available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not a nomad-friendly environment.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online community presence for 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
30%
Weight: 50
Limited tolerance for diversity; local culture is homogenous.