At a glance
 IN
Visakhapatnam
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 BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bhutan |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 4.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,351 / mo | $1,428 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 34° / 26°C | 27° / 16°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 112 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 49 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31.4°C | 24°C |
| Average low | 24.4°C | 13.7°C |
| Precipitation | 120 mm / mo | 118 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 298 h / mo | 280 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 73% |
| Rain days | 11 / mo | 13.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.3 km/h | 7.2 km/h |
IN
Visakhapatnam · average high by month
J 28
F 30
M 33
A 35
M 34
J 34
J 32
A 32
S 31
O 31
N 30
D 27
BT
Punakha · average high by month
J 18
F 18
M 22
A 25
M 26
J 28
J 29
A 28
S 28
O 25
N 22
D 19
Air quality
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 112 | 49 |
| PM2.5 | 47.8 µg/m³ | 3.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 51.6 µg/m³ | 4.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 30 µg/m³ | 100 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 5.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.5 | 3.9 |
| Startup Scene | 4.3 | 1.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.0 | 3.8 |
| Green Spaces | 6.7 | 8.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.1 | 6.6 |
| Weather | 5.2 | 6.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 6.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 3.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.5 | 6.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 5.7 |
| Cost of Living | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Currency Stability | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.6 | 4.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.6 | 6.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.5 | 4.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 5.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 | 1.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.1 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 1.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Internet Speed | 7.3 | 4.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 5.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.7 | 3.0 |
| Food Scene | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.0 | 2.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.3 | 4.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.8 | 8.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.5 | 4.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.2 | 4.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Political Stability | 6.1 | 8.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Visa Ease | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.5 | 9.2 |
| Cleanliness | 5.5 | 7.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.5 | 8.8 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Language Barrier | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.1 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 9.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.6 | 2.7 |
| Cycling | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Public Transit | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 5.1 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.2 | 1.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.4 | 2.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 4.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $30 per pair | $34 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $19 per dress | $26 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $48 per pair | $73 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $37 per month | $24 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $2.14 per ticket | $3.74 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.71 per cup | $1.98 per cup |
| Beer | $2.35 per pint | $2.35 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.67 per meal | $3.20 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $19 per meal | $19 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.81 per meal | $5.87 per meal |
| Apples | $2.03 per kg | $1.71 per kg |
| Bread | $0.59 per loaf | $0.69 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.32 per bottle | $0.48 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.77 per liter | $1.01 per liter |
| Rice | $0.69 per kg | $1.17 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.31 per kg | $5.55 per kg |
| Beef | $4.49 per kg | $6.94 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $91 per month | $80 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.54 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $6.41 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.20 per purchase | $4.27 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
|
BT
Punakha
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|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $128 per month | $91 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $155 per month | $166 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $513 per month | $587 per month |
| Coworking Space | $69 per month | $98 per month |
| Coliving Space | $128 per month | $299 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $6.41 per month | $10 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $21 per month | $8.54 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $3.74 per visit | $4.81 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.81 per kg | $6.41 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $3.73 per month | $6.94 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $8.01 per month | $30 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.34 one-time | $3.74 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $24 per month | $27 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $6.94 per hour | $8.54 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $16 per month | $16 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.64 per trip | $1.07 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.23 per km | $0.80 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $13 per month | $19 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.92 per trip | $4.81 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.20 per liter | $1.05 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $4.81 per month | $9.61 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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BT
Punakha
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|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $27 per month | $13 per month |