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Researched Updated Oct 26, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About scores

Scores run from 0 to 10, where 10 is best for a remote worker and 5 is an average city.

Cost & Affordability

7 factors · average 6.1
Cost of Living 5.2 Weight 150

A furnished stay with frequent dining costs materially more than a resident budget; affordability is close to Bilbao. 1 2

Low confidence
Evidence

Local cost-file category sum $3,315 monthly; Numbeo meal €16; Livingcost resident basket $1,749, June 2026.

Accommodation Cost 3.2 Weight 80

Monthly furnished housing is costly; long leases and rooms can be considerably cheaper. 1 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Local cost file: furnished housing $1,910; long-lease apartment $1,235. Fotocasa October 2026 €14/m²; Numbeo centre one-bedroom €1,086.17.

Food & Groceries 6.5 Weight 40

Groceries and ordinary meals offer reasonable European value. 2

Evidence

Livingcost June 2026: milk $1.44/litre, lunch menu $18.50 and chicken breast $8.84/kg.

Transportation Cost 6.9 Weight 20

Walking helps keep costs down; use current operator fares when buying a pass. 1

Low confidence
Evidence

Local cost file: one-zone monthly pass $51.80; Numbeo pass €32, range €20–56, updated 5 October 2026.

Entertainment Cost 5.9 Weight 15

Cinema and ordinary evenings out are moderately priced. 1

Evidence

Numbeo October 2026: cinema €8 and draft beer €3.70 per pint.

Gym Membership Cost 5.6 Weight 10

Gym prices vary by provider; budget chain rates are below the local crowd estimate. 1

Low confidence
Evidence

Numbeo €46/month, range €35–50; local cost file uses national chain €24.99 per four weeks.

Currency Stability 9.4 Weight 30

Provisional estimate retained; currency stability was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 7.1
Internet Speed 8.2 Weight 100

Provisional estimate retained; internet speed was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.6 Weight 40

Commercial desks are available; the total citywide supply was not counted. 4

Low confidence
Evidence

Parc Central sells fixed and flexible desks and day packs from €15.

Cafes with WiFi 7.5 Weight 30

Provisional estimate retained; cafes with wifi was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.7 Weight 30

Provisional estimate retained; digital nomad friendly cafes was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.2 Weight 100

Provisional estimate retained; digital nomad popularity was not verified in this light review. 15

Low confidence
Evidence

Nomads.com lists no upcoming Girona meetups; participation and other local platforms are unverified.

Local SIM Card Availability 8.4 Weight 25

Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs provide straightforward short-stay data options. 12

Evidence

Orange Prepago 10: €10 VAT included, 80 GB promotional data, SIM or eSIM.

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 7.3
Work-Life Balance 8.0 Weight 30

Provisional estimate retained; work-life balance was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Environmental Quality 7.7 Weight 15

Riverside wetlands and sizeable parks support a pleasant urban environment; pollution was not measured here. 7

Low confidence
Evidence

City identifies Devesa and Ribes del Ter as two principal green areas and describes a conserved central wetland.

Cleanliness 7.5 Weight 10

Provisional estimate retained; cleanliness was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Language Barrier 5.5 Weight 30

Provisional estimate retained; language barrier was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Air Quality 7.5 Weight 15

Provisional estimate retained; air quality was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Family Friendly 7.7 Weight 25

Parks, children’s library space and cultural programmes offer useful family activities; schools were not assessed. 13 19

Low confidence
Evidence

Carles Rahola has a children’s room; city museum directory offers programmes for young and old.

Healthcare

3 factors · average 7.9
Healthcare Quality 7.9 Weight 20

Girona has a substantial public teaching hospital; waiting times and specialist outcomes were not assessed. 9

Low confidence
Evidence

National register: Trueta 431 installed beds, teaching accreditation, five CT and two MRI units.

Healthcare Affordability 7.8 Weight 25

Eligible visitors can use state care; private treatment requires separate payment or cover. 10

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO: GHIC/EHIC applies to necessary state care, not private hospitals, and does not replace travel insurance.

Healthcare 7.9 Weight 20

Public hospital capacity and visitor care routes are established; access depends on entitlement and insurance. 9 10

Low confidence
Evidence

Trueta is in the public-use network; FCDO distinguishes state entitlement from private treatment.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 6.9
Weather 7.8 Weight 80

Warm summers and cool winter nights make this a seasonal climate rather than a year-round beach base. 6

Low confidence
Evidence

Girona Airport 1991–2020: January mean 7.5°C, July 23.9°C, annual rain 704 mm.

Natural Disaster Risk 6.8 Weight 10

River flooding is a material local hazard; check alerts and avoid exposed riverbank accommodation. 21 22

Evidence

City clears Onyar sediment to preserve flood capacity; 20 January 2026 Onyar flow 331 m³/s triggered movement restrictions.

Green Spaces 7.1 Weight 10

Devesa and the Ter riverside provide substantial central green space. 7

Evidence

Municipal guide: Devesa covers over 40 hectares; Ribes del Ter includes a central riverside wetland.

Air Conditioning 6.1 Weight 15

Provisional estimate retained; air conditioning was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Seasonal Variety 6.9 Weight 10

Winter cold, summer warmth and wetter shoulder seasons provide clear seasonal variation. 6

Evidence

Airport 1991–2020 monthly means: January 7.5°C, August 24.0°C; rainfall peaks in October at 86 mm.

Noise Pollution 6.7 Weight 10

Provisional estimate retained; noise pollution was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 7.1
Culture 7.9 Weight 20

A compact city with a substantial museum and heritage offer. 19

Evidence

Municipal directory lists seven museums, including Jewish history, art, archaeology and cinema.

Nightlife 6.2 Weight 15

Central pubs and music bars support an active but relatively small evening scene. 20

Evidence

City identifies Independència and Sant Feliu nightlife clusters and Thursday as the university night out.

Outdoors & Nature 8.2 Weight 15

Local riverside walks and wider regional excursions support outdoor time. 7 28

Evidence

Municipal guides describe central Ter wetlands and excursions to Costa Brava, Garrotxa and the Pyrenees.

Language Learning Opportunities 6.5 Weight 10

Provisional estimate retained; language learning opportunities was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 Weight 10

Provisional estimate retained; local experiences & tours was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Indoors Fun 6.3 Weight 10

Museums provide indoor activities; the wider games and cinema offer was not inventoried. 19

Low confidence
Evidence

City lists the Cinema Museum and year-round activities across seven museums.

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 7.3
Food Scene 8.2 Weight 25

Catalan cuisine and acclaimed restaurants give Girona a strong food identity. 17

Evidence

City gastronomy page lists starred El Celler de Can Roca, Massana and Divinum.

Yoga Studios 6.2 Weight 10

Provisional estimate retained; yoga studios was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Fitness Facilities 7.3 Weight 15

Municipal sports infrastructure complements commercial gyms. 8

Evidence

Devesa sports area lists three tennis courts, two padel courts, pools and training tracks.

Healthy Food Options 7.6 Weight 15

Vegetarian and market-based cooking are available, although individual menus need checking. 18

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipal restaurant directory explicitly includes vegetarian and market cuisines.

Work Environment

5 factors · average 6.2
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 Weight 20

Provisional estimate retained; time zone favorability was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Networking Opportunities 5.6 Weight 25

Local business networking exists, but the current event frequency is uncertain. 14

Low confidence
Evidence

Somia describes recurring freelance/business gatherings; most recent Girona gallery on page is 18 July 2024.

Remote Job Opportunities 5.4 Weight 20

Provisional estimate retained; remote job opportunities was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Freelance Ecosystem 5.5 Weight 20

Coworking and local professional contacts provide a modest freelance base. 4 14

Low confidence
Evidence

Parc Central offers virtual offices; Somia explicitly admits freelancers from Girona and Costa Brava.

Coworking Quality 6.8 Weight 30

At least one workspace offers fixed desks, continuous access and meeting facilities. 4

Evidence

Parc Central fixed desk €160/month, 24/7 access and four included meeting-room hours.

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 5.3
Startup Scene 5.2 Weight 15

The university research park supports real innovative businesses; ecosystem size was not measured. 16

Low confidence
Evidence

APTE on 2 September 2026 locates The Smart Lollipop at ParcUdG and reports its founder’s European entrepreneurship recognition.

Local Payment Services 7.1 Weight 10

Provisional estimate retained; local payment services was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.6 Weight 15

Provisional estimate retained; blockchain & crypto adoption was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Transportation

7 factors · average 7.0
Airport Connectivity 6.8 Weight 30

Girona has European low-cost flights, with seasonal limits. 5

Low confidence
Evidence

Travel guide identifies Ryanair as main carrier and additional European destinations in high season.

Public Transit 6.3 Weight 20

Local buses serve the city; the central districts are readily walkable. 28

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipal visitor transport page lists ten local bus routes and regional bus operators.

Walkability 8.6 Weight 20

The compact centre is convenient on foot, with stairs and uneven paving in the old town. 5

Evidence

Travel guide describes old and new centres as compact and mostly pedestrianised.

Ride-sharing Services 5.1 Weight 15

Provisional estimate retained; ride-sharing services was not verified in this light review. 28

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipal transport page lists taxi ranks and Gitaxi telephone booking; urban Uber or Cabify availability remains unconfirmed.

Cycling 7.7 Weight 10

Cycle routes and bike sharing make bicycles a practical option. 28 13

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipality describes a cycle-lane network and Girocleta subscriptions for longer stays; library identifies a nearby station.

Intercity Travel Options 8.0 Weight 15

Fast rail and regional services provide useful links to Barcelona and beyond. 29

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipality confirms regional, national and international rail and an AVE stop on the Madrid–Barcelona–French-border line.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.8 Weight 10

Provisional estimate retained; scooter/bike rental availability was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Connectivity

4 factors · average 8.2
Mobile Network Coverage 8.4 Weight 20

Urban 5G availability is reported; indoor coverage needs checking at the intended address. 5

Low confidence
Evidence

Travel guide’s January 2024 connectivity entry reports 5G in Girona and approach highways from all Spanish carriers.

VPN Reliability 8.8 Weight 20

Provisional estimate retained; vpn reliability was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Power Grid Reliability 8.9 Weight 15

Provisional estimate retained; power grid reliability was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Public WiFi Availability 6.7 Weight 10

The public library is a confirmed place to get online; citywide coverage was not audited. 13

Evidence

Carles Rahola library lists Wi-Fi and public internet computers.

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 6.4
Nomad Friendly 7.2 Weight 50

Coworking, a walkable centre and leisure facilities make Girona a usable remote-work base. 4 7 19

Low confidence
Evidence

Parc Central offers day desks; municipal pages document central parks and seven museums.

Nomad Events & Meetups 6.2 Weight 25

Provisional estimate retained; nomad events & meetups was not verified in this light review. 15

Low confidence
Evidence

Nomads.com lists no upcoming Girona meetups; participation and other local platforms are unverified.

Online Community Presence 5.8 Weight 20

Provisional estimate retained; online community presence was not verified in this light review. 15

Low confidence
Evidence

Nomads.com lists no upcoming Girona meetups; participation and other local platforms are unverified.

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 8.2
Safety 8.7 Weight 100

Provisional estimate retained; safety was not verified in this light review. 11

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO gives national theft and assault precautions; no Girona-specific crime or solo-traveller figures were obtained.

Female Friendly 8.4 Weight 50

Provisional estimate retained; female friendly was not verified in this light review. 11

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO gives national theft and assault precautions; no Girona-specific crime or solo-traveller figures were obtained.

Racial Tolerance 7.6 Weight 50

Provisional estimate retained; racial tolerance was not verified in this light review.

Low confidence

About these scores

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 26, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

Compared with Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Granada, Madrid, Porto, Berlin, Hanoi

  1. Girona prices, updated 5 October 2026Index
  2. Girona living costs, June 2026Index
  3. Girona capital rental asking-price indexIndex
  4. Parc Central desk plans and meeting facilitiesOfficial
  5. Girona transport and visitor guideSecondary
  6. Girona geography and airport climate normalsReference
  7. Devesa and Ribes del Ter parksOfficial
  8. Devesa municipal sports areaOfficial
  9. National hospital register entry for Girona TruetaOfficial
  10. Spain healthcare access for visitorsOfficial
  11. Spain crime precautions and natural hazardsOfficial
  12. Orange prepaid SIM and eSIM offerOfficial
  13. Carles Rahola public library facilitiesOfficial
  14. Somia business and freelance networkingOfficial
  15. Girona nomad meetup listingCommunity
  16. ParcUdG startup recognition, September 2026Official
  17. Girona gastronomy and Michelin restaurantsOfficial
  18. Girona restaurant directory and cuisine varietyOfficial
  19. Girona seven museums and visitor programmesOfficial
  20. Girona evening venues and student nightlifeOfficial
  21. Onyar sediment clearance to reduce flood riskOfficial
  22. Girona river emergency, 20 January 2026Secondary
  23. Spain Schengen visitor entry rulesOfficial
  24. Spanish inbound-worker tax regimeOfficial
  25. Spain 2026 press freedom indexIndex
  26. Spain World Bank political stability seriesIndex
  27. Spain international telework visa, inherited country sourceOfficial
  28. Getting around Girona: buses, taxis and bicycle rentalOfficial
  29. Girona railway station and international high-speed lineOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Accommodation cost 5.6 3.2
    • Cost of living 6.4 5.2
    • Digital nomad visa availability 7.5 8.4
    • Freedom of speech 8.7 7.5
    • Natural disaster risk 8.2 6.8
    3 more changes
    • Political stability 8 5.7
    • Tax friendliness 6.2 5.3
    • Visa ease 7.1 7

    Digital Nomad Visa Availability changed from 7.5 to 8.4 after alignment with the Spain country assessment (exteriores.gob.es).

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