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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

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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

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Key scores

Cost of Living 5.9
Internet Speed 7.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1
Safety 8.6
Weather 8.4
Accommodation Cost 4.5
Nomad Friendly 4.7
Female Friendly 8.1
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Ortigia
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $634.32 per month
Coworking Space $138.40 per month
Coffee $1.50 per cup
Beer $5.19 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $13.84 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $40.37 per month
Mobile Plan $17.30 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $34.60 per month

Other cities in Italy

Other cities in Italy
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cagliari $3,114 6.7 Compare
2 Bologna $3,847 6.7 Compare
3 Milan $4,495 6.7 Compare
4 Turin $3,351 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Għajnsielem MT Malta $2,660 6.1 Compare
2 Ragusa IT Italy $2,779 6.0 Compare
3 Syracuse IT Italy $2,583 6.2 Compare
4 Reggio Calabria IT Italy $3,414 5.9 Compare

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