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About Ortigia

Ortigia, the charming historic island center of Syracuse, offers a scenic, walkable base for digital nomads 🌊🏛️. You’ll find plenty of cafés, sea views, and a relaxed Mediterranean vibe, but Wi‑Fi and coworking options can be limited compared with bigger cities. Best for remote workers who value inspiration, culture, and a slower pace. ☕💻

Through the year

Best in June (71) · now 62
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 53 mm Feb: 84 mm Mar: 58 mm Apr: 32 mm May: 50 mm Jun: 12 mm Jul: 1 mm Aug: 6 mm Sep: 40 mm Oct: 86 mm Nov: 70 mm Dec: 44 mm Jan: 16°C / 9°C Feb: 16°C / 9°C Mar: 17°C / 10°C Apr: 19°C / 12°C May: 23°C / 16°C Jun: 30°C / 21°C Jul: 33°C / 24°C Aug: 32°C / 24°C Sep: 29°C / 21°C Oct: 25°C / 18°C Nov: 21°C / 14°C Dec: 17°C / 11°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 5.9
Internet Speed 7.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1
Safety 8.6
Accommodation Cost 5.2
Weather 8.4
Nomad Friendly 4.7
Female Friendly 8.1
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Ortigia
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $695.93 per month
Coworking Space $205.41 per month
Coffee $3.37 per cup
Beer $7.30 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $11.22 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $33.67 per month
Mobile Plan $11.21 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $25.81 per month

Other cities in Italy

Other cities in Italy
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Milan $3,084 6.8 Compare
2 Palermo $2,672 6.7 Compare
3 Turin $2,428 6.7 Compare
4 Verona $2,594 6.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Syracuse IT Italy No data 6.3 Compare
2 Noto IT Italy $2,015 5.9 Compare
3 Ragusa IT Italy $2,202 6.2 Compare
4 Catania IT Italy $2,652 6.4 Compare

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