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Nomad score 6.3/10

40.5587, 8.3153 Europe/Rome #2363

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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 6.3
Cost of Living 5.7 Weight 150

Provisional score; current evidence for cost of living was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Accommodation Cost 4.9 Weight 80

Ordinary leases cost less than furnished visitor stays; summer availability needs checking. 9

Low confidence
Evidence

Immobiliare.it September 2026 asking rent averages €10.66/m² monthly, with zones from €8.53 to €10.92/m².

Food & Groceries 6.2 Weight 40

Provisional score; current evidence for food & groceries was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Transportation Cost 6.8 Weight 20

Urban buses are inexpensive; taxis and island trips add to the budget. 2

Evidence

Municipal bus page: advance single €1, onboard supplement €0.50.

Entertainment Cost 5.9 Weight 15

Casual drinks can be affordable; attraction and cinema prices need separate checking. 10

Low confidence
Evidence

Sa petta menu lists 330 ml bottled beer €3 and 660 ml €4.

Gym Membership Cost 5.9 Weight 10

Provisional score; current evidence for gym membership cost was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Currency Stability 9.0 Weight 30

Provisional score; current evidence for currency stability was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 5.8
Internet Speed 7.3 Weight 100

Provisional score; current evidence for internet speed was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.5 Weight 40

Red Donkey is a verified workspace; the wider choice remains limited in this review. 1

Low confidence
Evidence

Red Donkey sells day desks €20 and dedicated desks €315/month.

Cafes with WiFi 6.2 Weight 30

Provisional score; current evidence for cafes with wifi was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.3 Weight 30

Provisional score; current evidence for digital nomad friendly cafes was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.5 Weight 100

Provisional score; current evidence for digital nomad popularity was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Local SIM Card Availability 8.1 Weight 25

Prepaid plans are available nationally; local stock and visitor activation were not checked. 17

Low confidence
Evidence

iliad lists TOP 230 and GIGA 150, with €9.99 SIM activation.

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 7.6
Work-Life Balance 8.1 Weight 30

Provisional score; current evidence for work-life balance was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Environmental Quality 8.2 Weight 15

Protected coastal landscapes are a strength; this does not measure urban pollution. 11

Low confidence
Evidence

Park authority manages Porto Conte and Capo Caccia–Isola Piana protected areas.

Cleanliness 7.7 Weight 10

Provisional score; current evidence for cleanliness was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Language Barrier 5.2 Weight 30

Provisional score; current evidence for language barrier was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Air Quality 8.4 Weight 15

Provisional score; current evidence for air quality was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Family Friendly 7.8 Weight 25

Provisional score; current evidence for family friendly was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence

Healthcare

3 factors · average 7.5
Healthcare Quality 7.2 Weight 20

Provisional score; current evidence for healthcare quality was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Healthcare Affordability 7.8 Weight 25

Eligible health-card holders can access necessary state care; other visitors need appropriate insurance. 4

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO: necessary state treatment requires EHIC/GHIC; travel insurance also advised.

Healthcare 7.4 Weight 20

Emergency care is available locally; complex treatment may require transfer. 5

Evidence

ASL lists emergency stabilization and protected transport to another institution when necessary.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 6.8
Weather 8.2 Weight 80

Mild winters and dry summers favour outdoor living, with summer heat and winter rain drawbacks. 7

Measured Period: 1981–2010, January mean c: 9.7, August mean c: 26.1, August mean high c: 32, Annual rain mm: 563.4 (Fertilia SNPA climate normals via Wikipedia, 2010-12)
Evidence

Fertilia 1981–2010: January mean 9.7°C, August 26.1°C, August high 32°C; annual rain 563.4 mm.

Natural Disaster Risk 7.6 Weight 10

Provisional local risk estimate; summer wildfire exposure and winter flooding need address-level checks. 6

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO warns of extended-summer wildfires and winter-rain flooding in Italy.

Green Spaces 6.4 Weight 10

Regional nature access is good; central neighbourhood park coverage was not measured. 11

Low confidence
Evidence

Park site lists the botanical garden, Prigionette and nature trails.

Air Conditioning 6.3 Weight 15

Provisional score; current evidence for air conditioning was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Seasonal Variety 6.0 Weight 10

There is a clear warm dry summer and cooler wetter winter. 7

Evidence

1981–2010 normals: July rain 5.1 mm versus November 108.6 mm; January mean 9.7°C and August 26.1°C.

Noise Pollution 6.2 Weight 10

Provisional score; current evidence for noise pollution was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 6.7
Culture 7.9 Weight 20

Catalan heritage supports a distinctive small-city cultural offer. 8

Evidence

Guide lists San Francesco, archaeology and coral museums.

Nightlife 6.0 Weight 15

Provisional score; current evidence for nightlife was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Outdoors & Nature 8.9 Weight 15

Protected coast, trails and diving give Alghero strong outdoor appeal. 11

Evidence

Park authority lists protected marine areas, natural trails and authorized diving.

Language Learning Opportunities 4.9 Weight 10

Provisional score; current evidence for language learning opportunities was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Local Experiences & Tours 7.4 Weight 10

Guided outdoor visits are available; individual operators and schedules need checking. 11

Low confidence
Evidence

Park site offers guided excursions, cycle excursions and reserved Grotta Verde visits.

Indoors Fun 5.1 Weight 10

Several museums provide indoor options. 8

Low confidence
Evidence

Guide lists three museums and the civic theatre.

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 6.5
Food Scene 7.7 Weight 25

Sardinian dishes and seafood are strengths; international breadth was not surveyed. 8 10

Evidence

Guide describes Catalan lobster and sea urchins; Sa petta lists malloreddos and culurgiones.

Yoga Studios 5.2 Weight 10

Provisional score; current evidence for yoga studios was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Fitness Facilities 6.2 Weight 15

Provisional score; current evidence for fitness facilities was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Healthy Food Options 6.9 Weight 15

Vegetable dishes are available; specialist dietary provision needs checking. 10

Low confidence
Evidence

Sa petta menu: tomato-basil gnocchetti €10, mixed salad €5 and vegetable ratatouille €5.

Work Environment

5 factors · average 5.3
Time Zone Favorability 8.0 Weight 20

European business hours align well; overlap with Asia and the Americas is partial. 7

Evidence

Alghero time zone is CET, UTC+1, and CEST, UTC+2, in summer.

Networking Opportunities 3.5 Weight 25

Provisional score; current evidence for networking opportunities was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Remote Job Opportunities 3.6 Weight 20

Provisional score; current evidence for remote job opportunities was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Freelance Ecosystem 4.2 Weight 20

Provisional score; current evidence for freelance ecosystem was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Coworking Quality 7.0 Weight 30

The verified workspace offers a practical professional setup with connection backups. 1

Evidence

Red Donkey: fibre, Starlink, 5G backup, desk LAN and meeting room; standard weekdays 09:00–18:30.

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 4.7
Startup Scene 3.4 Weight 15

Provisional score; current evidence for startup scene was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Local Payment Services 7.4 Weight 10

Digital card payment is supported for bus tickets; merchant acceptance was not surveyed. 2

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipality lists DropTicket, Tabnet and Around Sardinia with credit/debit card payment.

Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.2 Weight 15

Provisional score; current evidence for blockchain & crypto adoption was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence

Transportation

7 factors · average 5.4
Airport Connectivity 6.5 Weight 30

Mainland links and some European flights are available, with seasonal limits. 3

Evidence

Airport board: Rome to 27 March, Bergamo to 22 March; London Stansted row to 2 November.

Public Transit 4.4 Weight 20

A small bus network covers main neighbourhoods and the airport, with substantial waits. 2

Evidence

Municipality: four urban routes, intervals between 20 and 60 minutes, plus airport connection.

Walkability 8.1 Weight 20

Central vehicle restrictions favour walking; peripheral accessibility needs checking. 8

Low confidence
Evidence

Guide says most vehicles are prohibited from the central limited-traffic zone most of the time.

Ride-sharing Services 2.7 Weight 15

Provisional score; current evidence for ride-sharing services was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Cycling 4.6 Weight 10

Provisional score; current evidence for cycling was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Intercity Travel Options 5.5 Weight 15

Bus links serve other Sardinian centres; mainland travel requires an air or sea leg. 8 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Guide lists buses to Sassari and Cagliari; airport board lists Rome and Bergamo.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.8 Weight 10

Provisional score; current evidence for scooter/bike rental availability was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence

Connectivity

4 factors · average 7.4
Mobile Network Coverage 8.0 Weight 20

Provisional citywide coverage estimate; a coworking provider advertises 5G backup, without coverage measurements. 1

Low confidence
Evidence

Red Donkey lists mobile 5G as a backup connection.

VPN Reliability 8.2 Weight 20

Provisional score; current evidence for vpn reliability was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Power Grid Reliability 8.4 Weight 15

Provisional score; current evidence for power grid reliability was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Public WiFi Availability 5.1 Weight 10

Provisional score; current evidence for public wifi availability was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 3.5
Nomad Friendly 5.6 Weight 50

Provisional score; current evidence for nomad friendly was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.2 Weight 25

Provisional score; current evidence for nomad events & meetups was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Online Community Presence 2.7 Weight 20

Provisional score; current evidence for online community presence was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 7.8
Safety 8.5 Weight 100

Provisional local safety estimate; national advice warns about theft around tourist attractions. 6

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO describes Italian crime as generally low, with pickpocketing and bag-snatching in tourist centres.

Female Friendly 7.9 Weight 50

Provisional score; current evidence for female friendly was not verified in Alghero.

Low confidence
Racial Tolerance 7.0 Weight 50

Provisional score; current evidence for racial tolerance was not verified in Alghero.

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 Pescara, Vernazza, Turin, Palermo, Cagliari, Amalfi, Padua, Rome, Bergamo, Vieste, Ascoli Piceno, Ferrara, Trento, Perugia, Procida, Split, Porto, Hanoi, Berlin, Zurich

  1. Red Donkey desk prices and connection optionsOfficial
  2. Alghero municipal bus serviceOfficial
  3. Alghero airport flight boardOfficial
  4. FCDO Italy healthcare accessOfficial
  5. ASL Sassari Alghero hospitalOfficial
  6. FCDO Italy safety and natural hazardsOfficial
  7. Alghero climate normals and time zoneSecondary
  8. Wikivoyage Alghero travel guideSecondary
  9. Alghero September 2026 asking rentsListings
  10. Sa petta Alghero restaurant menuListings
  11. Porto Conte park and Capo Caccia marine reserveOfficial
  12. Italian consulate digital nomad and remote worker visaOfficial
  13. FCDO Italy entry requirementsOfficial
  14. RSF Italy press freedom in 2026Index
  15. World Bank Italy political stability via TheGlobalEconomyIndex
  16. PwC Italy personal income taxesSecondary
  17. iliad prepaid plans and SIM activationOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Coworking quality 4.5 7
    • Digital nomad visa availability 6.3 8
    • Freedom of speech 8.4 6.5
    • Political stability 7.3 6.3
    • Visa ease 6.1 6.8

    Completed a light category review; corrected bus fare and tax explanations, recorded climate normals, preserved unchecked scores with low confidence, and documented cost-unit and comparison-city conflicts (comune.alghero.ss.it, taxsummaries.pwc.com).

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