At a glance
 IN
Visakhapatnam
|
 NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,351 / mo | $1,049 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 25°C | 28° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 166 Unhealthy | 116 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31.4°C | 27°C |
| Average low | 24.4°C | 18.9°C |
| Precipitation | 120 mm / mo | 121 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 298 h / mo | 294 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 72% |
| Rain days | 11 / mo | 11.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.3 km/h | 11.9 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
NP
Dharan · average high by month
J 20
F 22
M 28
A 31
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 29
S 30
O 28
N 25
D 22
Air quality
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 166 | 116 |
| PM2.5 | 69.2 µg/m³ | 71.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 75 µg/m³ | 77.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 87 µg/m³ | 59 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.5 | 4.6 |
| Startup Scene | 4.3 | 3.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.0 | 4.1 |
| Green Spaces | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.1 | 5.7 |
| Weather | 5.2 | 5.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 2.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.5 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Cost of Living | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Currency Stability | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 7.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.3 | 3.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 | 2.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.1 | 6.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 1.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.6 | 3.7 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Internet Speed | 7.3 | 5.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Food Scene | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.5 | 4.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Political Stability | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Visa Ease | 4.6 | 5.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.5 | 7.3 |
| Cleanliness | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.5 | 7.1 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Language Barrier | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.6 | 4.0 |
| Cycling | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Public Transit | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.4 | 1.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 5.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.2 | 1.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 5.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $30 per pair | $32 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $19 per dress | $21 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $48 per pair | $63 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $37 per month | $33 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
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NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $2.14 per ticket | $3.00 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.71 per cup | $1.47 per cup |
| Beer | $2.35 per pint | $3.00 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.67 per meal | $2.34 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $19 per meal | $21 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.81 per meal | $5.67 per meal |
| Apples | $2.03 per kg | $1.87 per kg |
| Bread | $0.59 per loaf | $0.57 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.32 per bottle | $0.30 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.77 per liter | $0.77 per liter |
| Rice | $0.69 per kg | $0.93 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.31 per kg | $5.01 per kg |
| Beef | $4.49 per kg | $7.68 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $91 per month | $120 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.54 per month | $5.34 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $6.41 per visit | $8.01 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.20 per purchase | $4.34 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $128 per month | $80 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $155 per month | $123 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $513 per month | $414 per month |
| Coworking Space | $69 per month | $95 per month |
| Coliving Space | $128 per month | $234 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $6.41 per month | $12 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
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NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $21 per month | $13 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $3.74 per visit | $4.34 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.81 per kg | $1.47 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $3.73 per month | $8.01 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $8.01 per month | $16 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.34 one-time | $5.34 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $24 per month | $28 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $6.94 per hour | $10 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $16 per month | $23 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.64 per trip | $1.67 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.23 per km | $0.73 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $13 per month | $19 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.92 per trip | $3.67 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.20 per liter | $1.23 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $4.81 per month | $8.01 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
IN
Visakhapatnam
|
NP
Dharan
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $27 per month | $17 per month |