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Nomad score 6.0/10

45.4372, 12.3346 Europe/Rome #1442

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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 5.4
Cost of Living 4.8 Weight 150

Comparable to Florence on the refreshed nomad budget. 1

Evidence

Venice cost file: nomad total USD 3,092.97; Numbeo single-person estimate €1,067.3 excluding rent.

Accommodation Cost 3.6 Weight 80

Monthly furnished housing costs less than Rome or Milan. 1

Evidence

Venice cost file: furnished housing USD 1,683.69; Numbeo centre long-term one-bedroom €1,147.14.

Food & Groceries 4.7 Weight 40

Food costs match the Florence basket. 1

Evidence

Numbeo meal €20 and milk €1.72/litre; cost file meal USD 23.40 versus Florence 23.39.

Transportation Cost 6.9 Weight 20

Monthly urban travel is affordable; visitor setup and water taxis cost extra. 2

Evidence

ACTV ordinary monthly Rete Unica €37; cost file USD 41.53 versus Rome 39.28 and Florence 47.37.

Entertainment Cost 4.1 Weight 15

Leisure costs are close to Florence. 1

Evidence

Numbeo cinema €10, draught beer €6; cost file cinema USD 11.70 versus Florence 12.22.

Gym Membership Cost 4.9 Weight 10

Mainland monthly gym access is cheaper than the old score implied. 15 30

Evidence

McFIT Flex from €49.90 monthly; cost file USD 56.01, identical to Florence.

Currency Stability 9.1 Weight 30

Provisional euro-stability score; no multi-year volatility series was verified. 26

Low confidence
Evidence

ECB 19 October 2026: one euro equals 1.1225 US dollars; prep conversion 0.8909 euro per US dollar.

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 6.0
Internet Speed 7.1 Weight 100

Provisional score; internet speed was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.2 Weight 40

Island workspaces include Combo, Fabbrica H3 and Versatile; the scale is smaller than major hubs. 3 16 18

Evidence

Combo sells Venice day work; MIT identifies Fabbrica H3 coworking; April 2026 release names Versatile work club.

Cafes with WiFi 6.2 Weight 30

Provisional score; cafes with wifi was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.0 Weight 30

Combo provides a practical place to work over coffee; broader café tolerance varies. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Combo Venice full-day smart-working rate €9 includes two coffee refills and a snack.

Digital Nomad Popularity 4.2 Weight 100

Provisional score; digital nomad popularity was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 Weight 25

Major operators sell SIMs with identification; low-cost national plans are available. 20 28

Evidence

Guide requires personal identification for SIM purchase; iliad lists €9.99 activation.

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 6.5
Work-Life Balance 7.0 Weight 30

Provisional score; work-life balance was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Environmental Quality 7.4 Weight 15

The pedestrian lagoon setting has appeal, alongside particle pollution and tourism pressure. 4 5

Low confidence
Evidence

UNESCO identifies tourism replacing residential functions; CAMS annual 2025 PM2.5 mean 14.6397 µg/m³.

Cleanliness 6.8 Weight 10

Provisional score; cleanliness was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Language Barrier 5.9 Weight 30

Provisional score; language barrier was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Air Quality 6.1 Weight 15

Annual particle exposure is moderate despite the pedestrian centre. 5 6

Measured Annual pm25 ug m3: 14.639714611872, Samples: 8760, Period: 2025-01-01/2025-12-31, Grid latitude: 45.4, Grid longitude: 12.299999 (open-meteo-cams, 2025-12-31)
Evidence

CAMS 2025: 8,760 hourly PM2.5 values average 14.639714611872146 µg/m³ at grid 45.4, 12.299999.

Family Friendly 6.0 Weight 25

Provisional score; family friendly was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Healthcare

3 factors · average 7.4
Healthcare Quality 7.9 Weight 20

Provisional score; healthcare quality was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Healthcare Affordability 6.9 Weight 25

Access costs depend on eligibility; eligible state-care cover does not extend to private treatment. 11

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO: EHIC/GHIC for eligible necessary state care; private healthcare and repatriation excluded.

Healthcare 7.5 Weight 20

Public hospital access is available, with insurance and eligibility considerations for foreigners. 11 29

Low confidence
Evidence

City guide lists SS. Giovanni e Paolo at Castello 6777 and Ospedale boat stop; FCDO specifies healthcare-card eligibility.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 5.4
Weather 6.8 Weight 80

Four seasons bring pleasant shoulder months, warm summers and chilly winters. 7

Evidence

1991–2020 normals: January daily mean 3.8°C, July 23.8°C; annual rain 762.4 mm.

Natural Disaster Risk 4.2 Weight 10

Tidal flooding remains a concern; MOSE and local pumps reduce immediate exposure. 8 4

Evidence

ANSA 21 October 2026: sea level 117 cm, lagoon 91 cm; MOSE closure and San Marco pumps operated.

Green Spaces 3.9 Weight 10

Provisional historic-centre score; mainland parks are documented, but island green-space coverage was not measured. 12

Low confidence
Air Conditioning 5.9 Weight 15

Provisional score; air conditioning was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Seasonal Variety 6.4 Weight 10

Seasonal changes are clear, with winter chill and summer warmth. 7

Evidence

1991–2020 monthly mean temperatures span January 3.8°C to July 23.8°C.

Noise Pollution 4.9 Weight 10

Provisional score; noise pollution was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 7.4
Culture 9.4 Weight 20

Venice has exceptional architectural and artistic heritage. 4

Evidence

UNESCO lists the city and lagoon and highlights major works by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.

Nightlife 5.5 Weight 15

Evening activity centres on bars rather than a large club scene. 28

Evidence

Guide identifies Santa Margherita and Misericordia late bars, with few clubs in the historic city.

Outdoors & Nature 6.5 Weight 15

Lagoon excursions, mainland parks and regional hills offer more variety than the old explanation allowed. 12 27

Evidence

City guide describes mainland parks and woodland; Colli Euganei covers 18,694 hectares southwest of Padua.

Language Learning Opportunities 6.0 Weight 10

Provisional score; language learning opportunities was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Local Experiences & Tours 8.9 Weight 10

Island excursions and traditional crafts give visitors many local experiences. 28

Evidence

Guide lists organised Murano, Burano and Torcello excursions, glass and lace museums, and gondola workshops.

Indoors Fun 7.9 Weight 10

Provisional score; indoors fun was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 5.7
Food Scene 8.2 Weight 25

Distinctive regional cooking rewards choosing venues carefully. 28

Evidence

Guide describes cicchetti, cuttlefish ink dishes and sarde in saor, alongside tourist restaurant pitfalls.

Yoga Studios 4.5 Weight 10

Provisional score; yoga studios was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Fitness Facilities 4.4 Weight 15

Provisional historic-centre score; a mainland McFIT is verified, but island facility coverage was not checked. 15

Low confidence
Healthy Food Options 5.7 Weight 15

Provisional score; healthy food options was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence

Work Environment

5 factors · average 5.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.9 Weight 20

Central European time supports European workdays and some American overlap. 7

Evidence

Venice observes CET, UTC+1, and CEST, UTC+2 in summer.

Networking Opportunities 4.2 Weight 25

Creative and startup contacts exist, but current citywide event frequency is unverified. 16

Low confidence
Evidence

MIT Vortex offers four two-day sessions with mentors and a final pitch day at Fabbrica H3.

Remote Job Opportunities 4.2 Weight 20

Provisional score; remote job opportunities was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Freelance Ecosystem 4.0 Weight 20

Provisional score; freelance ecosystem was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Coworking Quality 4.7 Weight 30

Provisional score; verified venues were not independently assessed for calls, seating or broadband. 3 16 18

Low confidence

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 5.5
Startup Scene 3.9 Weight 15

A small venture ecosystem includes Fabbrica H3 and MIT-linked Vortex. 16

Evidence

MIT describes an equity-free bilingual programme for up to 12 early-stage teams on Giudecca.

Local Payment Services 8.3 Weight 10

Provisional score; local payment services was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.2 Weight 15

MiCAR regulation applies nationally; Venice merchant acceptance remains unverified. 31

Low confidence
Evidence

Bank of Italy: MiCAR fully applicable from 30 December 2024; nine authorised Italian operators announced 30 June 2026.

Transportation

7 factors · average 5.4
Airport Connectivity 7.6 Weight 30

Marco Polo offers European and intercontinental direct connections. 19

Evidence

Airport destination guide promotes direct New York JFK, London Heathrow and Shanghai routes.

Public Transit 7.1 Weight 20

Boats, mainland buses and trams provide broad coverage, with some route exclusions. 2

Evidence

ACTV monthly Rete Unica includes navigation, mainland buses, tram and People Mover; exclusions include Alilaguna.

Walkability 9.4 Weight 20

The historic city is pedestrian-only; bridges and crowding complicate some routes. 12

Evidence

Municipal cycling guide states that the historic centre is entirely pedestrian, with strict cycle restrictions.

Ride-sharing Services 2.4 Weight 15

Provisional score; cars cannot circulate in the historic centre, and current mainland app availability was not checked. 12

Low confidence
Cycling 1.8 Weight 10

Routine cycling is restricted in the historic centre; mainland and Lido are different. 12

Evidence

Municipal rules prohibit cycling in the historic centre, with only a short station corridor for carrying bicycles.

Intercity Travel Options 8.1 Weight 15

Santa Lucia and Mestre connect Venice to domestic and international rail networks. 28

Evidence

Guide identifies Rome and Milan rail links and direct Munich and Vienna trains.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.7 Weight 10

Provisional historic-centre score; current mainland and Lido rental inventories were not checked. 12

Low confidence

Connectivity

4 factors · average 7.8
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 Weight 20

Provisional score; mobile network coverage was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
VPN Reliability 8.6 Weight 20

Provisional score; vpn reliability was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Power Grid Reliability 8.8 Weight 15

Provisional score; power grid reliability was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Public WiFi Availability 5.3 Weight 10

Municipal free WiFi requires qualifying registration; ordinary tourists pay. 13 14

Evidence

City reserves free Venice Connected access for residents and city users; VIU also distinguishes paid visitor access.

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 3.3
Nomad Friendly 4.2 Weight 50

Provisional score; island workspaces exist, but current remote-worker satisfaction was not surveyed. 3 18

Low confidence
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.6 Weight 25

Provisional score; Venywhere APS exists online, but current meetup frequency was not verified. 17

Low confidence
Online Community Presence 3.1 Weight 20

Provisional score; an association page is accessible, but current group activity was not verified. 17

Low confidence

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 7.4
Safety 8.0 Weight 100

General personal safety is good, with particular care needed around crowded tourist routes. 9 10

Evidence

Numbeo July 2026: safety 69.74/100, violent crime concern 18.87, daytime walking 82.03; FCDO flags tourist theft.

Female Friendly 7.6 Weight 50

Provisional score; female friendly was not independently verified in this light review.

Low confidence
Racial Tolerance 6.6 Weight 50

Provisional score; racial tolerance was not independently 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 Amalfi, Ascoli Piceno, Bergamo, Cagliari, Ferrara, Padua, Palermo, Perugia, Pescara, Procida, Rome, Trento, Turin, Vernazza, Vieste, Milan, Florence, Berlin, Barcelona, Zurich

  1. Numbeo Venice prices, October 2026Index
  2. ACTV ordinary monthly urban passOfficial
  3. Combo Venice day workspace ratesOfficial
  4. UNESCO Venice and its LagoonOfficial
  5. Open-Meteo CAMS Venice annual particle exposure, 2025Measurement
  6. Legambiente MalAria di Citta 2026Report
  7. Venice climate normals and time zoneReference
  8. ANSA, MOSE raised on 21 October 2026News
  9. Numbeo Venice safety perceptions, July 2026Survey
  10. FCDO Italy safety adviceOfficial
  11. FCDO Italy healthcare accessOfficial
  12. Venice cycling restrictions and mainland routesOfficial
  13. Municipal Venice Connected eligibilityOfficial
  14. Venice International University network policyOfficial
  15. McFIT Mestre facilities and October 2026 termsOfficial
  16. MIT DesignX Vortex at Fabbrica H3Official
  17. Venywhere APS association purposeOfficial
  18. Loftie announcement of Versatile work club eventPrimary
  19. Marco Polo direct destination guideOfficial
  20. iliad mobile offers and SIM activationOfficial
  21. Italian consulate digital nomad and remote worker visaOfficial
  22. FCDO Italy entry rulesOfficial
  23. PwC Italy personal income tax, 2026Professional
  24. RSF Italy press freedom, 2026Index
  25. Italy political stability, inherited country referenceIndex
  26. ECB euro reference rate of 19 October 2026Official
  27. Colli Euganei regional parkOfficial
  28. Wikivoyage Venice food, evening life and transportSecondary
  29. City transport links to Venice hospitalsOfficial
  30. McFIT monthly cancellable membershipOfficial
  31. Bank of Italy crypto service regulationOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Accommodation cost 2.1 3.6
    • Air quality 7 6.1
    • Cost of living 3.3 4.8
    • Digital nomad visa availability 6.4 8
    • Entertainment cost 3.3 4.1
    8 more changes
    • Food groceries 3.5 4.7
    • Freedom of speech 8.6 6.5
    • Gym membership cost 3.8 4.9
    • Outdoors nature 5.2 6.5
    • Political stability 7.3 6.3
    • Tax friendliness 3.8 4.8
    • Transportation cost 3.9 6.9
    • Visa ease 5.3 6.8

    reviewed all categories at light depth; added comparison cities, source evidence and explicit limits for unchecked scores. Source

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