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Nomad score 6.0/10

42.7186, 12.1088 Europe/Rome #2912

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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 6.2
Cost of Living 5.8 Weight 150

Estimated monthly nomad spending is below Porto and Rome but above Perugia and Ferrara. Housing assumptions remain uncertain. 1 2 3

Low confidence
Evidence

The city cost record totals US$2,530.41/month; opened local inputs include €480 long-let asking rent, €40 transit and €10 pasta.

Accommodation Cost 5.8 Weight 80

Long lets can be cheaper than the former €600–800 estimate; furnished monthly tourist stays still carry a premium. 2

Low confidence
Evidence

Canonica listing dated 15 October 2026 offers a furnished 50 m² one-bedroom at €480/month; city cost record models monthly furnished housing at US$1,122.46.

Food & Groceries 5.2 Weight 40

A basic restaurant meal remains moderately priced; the grocery basket was not independently repriced. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Trattoria da Dina lists tomato pasta €10 and ragù €12.

Transportation Cost 6.7 Weight 20

The €40 monthly urban pass is cheaper than Perugia’s €55 pass but above Ferrara’s €31 pass. 1

Evidence

Busitalia lists ordinary monthly Orvieto €40 and a pre-purchased single €1.30 valid 90 minutes.

Entertainment Cost 5.4 Weight 15

Major heritage attractions offer modest admission prices; evening entertainment costs were not fully checked. 23

Low confidence
Evidence

The cathedral booking page charges €8 for access including the Emilio Greco museum and cathedral underground spaces.

Gym Membership Cost 5.7 Weight 10

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Currency Stability 9.1 Weight 30

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 4.6
Internet Speed 6.9 Weight 100

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.3 Weight 40

A public digital-help room is confirmed; a commercial coworking inventory remains uncertain. 4 5

Low confidence
Evidence

DigiPASS has a configurable 15-desk library room; the old Officine Moderne listing now redirects to a city index without a named local space.

Cafes with WiFi 5.3 Weight 30

Cafe internet is listed, but current speeds and laptop policies need checking. 24

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage identifies Blu Bar and Caffe Corso as Wi-Fi venues; neither listing supplies a measured connection speed.

Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.0 Weight 30

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3 Weight 100

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 Weight 25

National prepaid plans are accessible, though local shop stock and visitor registration were not checked. 15

Low confidence
Evidence

iliad TOP 230 lists 230 GB in Italy, 18 GB EU roaming and €9.99 activation; the shared prep tariff is €9.99/month.

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 7.3
Work-Life Balance 7.8 Weight 30

A broad local leisure calendar supports activities outside working hours; this is an inference rather than a resident survey. 7

Low confidence
Evidence

The municipal Orvieto Always On page describes over 70 appointments covering music, food, theatre, cinema, sport and tradition.

Environmental Quality 8.1 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Cleanliness 7.9 Weight 10

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Language Barrier 4.8 Weight 30

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Air Quality 8.1 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Family Friendly 7.3 Weight 25

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence

Healthcare

3 factors · average 7.5
Healthcare Quality 7.5 Weight 20

Santa Maria della Stella offers emergency and specialist care locally; clinical outcomes were not audited. 13

Low confidence
Evidence

USL Umbria 2 describes inpatient, emergency, day-hospital, day-surgery and specialist outpatient services at Ciconia.

Healthcare Affordability 7.4 Weight 25

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Healthcare 7.5 Weight 20

A local general hospital provides access to care; insurance and eligibility matter for foreign visitors. 13 14

Low confidence
Evidence

USL lists emergency and outpatient care; FCDO distinguishes eligible state treatment from private care and repatriation costs.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 6.9
Weather 7.7 Weight 80

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Natural Disaster Risk 6.0 Weight 10

Lower seismic hazard does not remove landslide exposure; a 2026 road closure disrupted local access. 10 11

Evidence

Seismic zone 3; the Umbria assembly reported on 18 March 2026 that a serious landslide closed road 12 and disrupted Canale access to hospital and motorway.

Green Spaces 6.8 Weight 10

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Air Conditioning 6.1 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Seasonal Variety 7.4 Weight 10

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Noise Pollution 7.1 Weight 10

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 6.3
Culture 8.2 Weight 20

Historic underground heritage and an established winter jazz festival support a strong small-city cultural offer. 8 9

Evidence

The underground operator describes excavations spanning about 2,500 years; Umbria Jazz announces Orvieto dates 30 December 2026–3 January 2027.

Nightlife 3.6 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Outdoors & Nature 7.3 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Language Learning Opportunities 5.7 Weight 10

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 Weight 10

Regular underground heritage visits provide a distinctive local experience. 9

Evidence

The operator advertises four daily departures from Piazza Duomo 23 and an approximately one-hour guided route.

Indoors Fun 5.2 Weight 10

Indoor heritage visits and cultural programming are available; modern entertainment variety was not audited. 7 23

Low confidence
Evidence

Cathedral admission includes the Emilio Greco museum and underground spaces; the municipal calendar includes cinema and theatre.

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 5.4
Food Scene 7.3 Weight 25

Traditional local cooking is well represented; international variety was not surveyed. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Da Dina offers fresh pasta, wild-boar dishes and ricotta-spinach tortelloni; tomato pasta starts at €10.

Yoga Studios 3.8 Weight 10

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Fitness Facilities 4.4 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Healthy Food Options 6.0 Weight 15

Vegetarian choices exist on a local menu, but dedicated vegan and health-food provision remains unchecked. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Da Dina lists artichoke pasta, tomato pasta and ricotta-spinach tortelloni alongside meat dishes.

Work Environment

5 factors · average 4.4
Time Zone Favorability 8.3 Weight 20

European business hours align well, with partial overlap with the Americas. 16

Evidence

Europe/Rome uses CET UTC+1 and CEST UTC+2, switching on 29 March and 25 October in 2026.

Networking Opportunities 3.4 Weight 25

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Remote Job Opportunities 3.4 Weight 20

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Freelance Ecosystem 3.5 Weight 20

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Coworking Quality 3.6 Weight 30

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 4.1
Startup Scene 2.7 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Local Payment Services 6.8 Weight 10

Cards and mobile payments are usable nationally, while small purchases still often involve cash; local acceptance was not surveyed. 22

Low confidence
Evidence

Bank of Italy’s October 2025 SPACE overview says cash leads at physical tills, especially up to €50, while electronic and mobile payments are growing.

Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.7 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence

Transportation

7 factors · average 5.1
Airport Connectivity 5.1 Weight 30

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Public Transit 5.7 Weight 20

Urban buses and the funicular connect the lower station area and hilltop; frequency was not audited. 1

Low confidence
Evidence

Busitalia’s Orvieto urban/funicular ticket lasts 90 minutes and costs €1.30 before boarding; the monthly pass is €40.

Walkability 8.3 Weight 20

The compact upper town is convenient on foot; hills remain a constraint. 24

Evidence

The travel guide describes the town as small enough to walk end to end and identifies many pedestrian streets.

Ride-sharing Services 2.3 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Cycling 3.8 Weight 10

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Intercity Travel Options 7.0 Weight 15

Rail links serve Rome, Florence and Chiusi; the previous blanket claim of journeys under 90 minutes was removed. 24

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage lists daily trains to Rome, Florence and Chiusi from the lower station, linked to the hilltop by funicular.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.7 Weight 10

A central bicycle and e-bike hire shop is confirmed; this does not establish scooter or motorbike availability. 6

Low confidence
Evidence

Orvieto Bike Experience gives Corso Cavour 3 and charges €40/day for e-bikes or €35/day for traditional, gravel and trekking bikes.

Connectivity

4 factors · average 7.6
Mobile Network Coverage 8.1 Weight 20

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
VPN Reliability 8.5 Weight 20

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Power Grid Reliability 8.7 Weight 15

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Public WiFi Availability 5.2 Weight 10

DigiPASS provides a public internet access point with limited weekday hours; citywide Wi-Fi was not mapped. 4

Low confidence
Evidence

The regional page lists an internet-connected library room, 15 laptops and two desktop computers, open Monday and Tuesday–Thursday afternoons.

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 2.5
Nomad Friendly 4.0 Weight 50

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.4 Weight 25

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Online Community Presence 2.2 Weight 20

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 8.1
Safety 8.8 Weight 100

Provisional city score; national guidance describes generally low crime but warns of petty theft around tourist sites. 12

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO warns of bag-snatching and pickpocketing in centres and major tourist attractions; no Orvieto crime rate is provided.

Female Friendly 8.2 Weight 50

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

Low confidence
Racial Tolerance 7.2 Weight 50

Provisional score retained; this light review did not verify local evidence for this factor.

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

  1. Busitalia Orvieto urban and funicular faresOfficial
  2. Orvieto Canonica furnished one-bedroom asking rentListings
  3. Trattoria da Dina menu in OrvietoOfficial
  4. DigiPASS Orvieto digital-help room and opening hoursOfficial
  5. Italian Coworking Orvieto directory after the listing redirectDirectory
  6. Orvieto Bike Experience central rental shop and tariffsOfficial
  7. Orvieto municipal calendar of cultural and leisure eventsOfficial
  8. Umbria Jazz Winter dates in OrvietoOfficial
  9. Orvieto Underground guided-tour scheduleOfficial
  10. Orvieto seismic zone under the Umbria classificationSecondary
  11. Umbria assembly report on the Bagnorese landslide, 18 March 2026Official
  12. UK travel advice on crime and visitor safety in ItalyOfficial
  13. USL Umbria 2 Santa Maria della Stella hospital in OrvietoOfficial
  14. UK guidance on state healthcare eligibility and insuranceOfficial
  15. iliad TOP 230 prepaid plan and activationOfficial
  16. Orvieto time zone and 2026 daylight-saving transitionsReference
  17. UK travel advice on Schengen visits to ItalyOfficial
  18. Italian consulate digital nomad and remote worker visaOfficial
  19. PwC Italy personal income taxes for 2026Professional
  20. RSF Italy press freedom index for 2026Index
  21. Italy political stability reference inherited from the country prepIndex
  22. Bank of Italy overview of the 2024 consumer payment surveyOfficial
  23. Orvieto cathedral and museum admissionOfficial
  24. Orvieto travel guide for walking, rail and cafe internetSecondary

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Accommodation cost 4.8 5.8
    • Cost of living 4.7 5.8
    • Digital nomad visa availability 6.8 8
    • Freedom of speech 8.6 6.5
    • Natural disaster risk 7.1 6
    4 more changes
    • Political stability 7.4 6.3
    • Tax friendliness 4.9 4.8
    • Transportation cost 5.9 6.7
    • Visa ease 6.6 6.8

    Digital Nomad Visa Availability: 6.8 -> 8; Exact shared Italy prep value. Source

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