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About Nara

Nara, Japan is a peaceful, historic city ideal for digital nomads seeking a calm work-life balance. 🦌 With cozy cafés, reliable internet, and easy access to Kyoto and Osaka, it offers a slower pace without feeling isolated. Great for focused work, temple strolls, and nature breaks. 🌿🏯

Regions

Through the year

Best in June (65) · now 53
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 46 mm Feb: 69 mm Mar: 121 mm Apr: 157 mm May: 228 mm Jun: 265 mm Jul: 196 mm Aug: 201 mm Sep: 181 mm Oct: 131 mm Nov: 104 mm Dec: 53 mm Jan: 8°C / -0°C Feb: 9°C / 0°C Mar: 15°C / 4°C Apr: 20°C / 9°C May: 23°C / 13°C Jun: 27°C / 18°C Jul: 32°C / 24°C Aug: 33°C / 25°C Sep: 29°C / 22°C Oct: 23°C / 14°C Nov: 17°C / 8°C Dec: 11°C / 2°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 6.2
Internet Speed 8.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3
Safety 9.5
Weather 6.2
Accommodation Cost 5.9
Nomad Friendly 3.9
Female Friendly 9.0
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Nara
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $374.66 per month
Coworking Space $124.89 per month
Coffee $2.50 per cup
Beer $4.37 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.31 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $74.93 per month
Mobile Plan $24.98 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $31.22 per month

Other cities in Japan

Other cities in Japan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Niseko No data — Compare
2 Tokyo $2,841 7.2 Compare
3 Osaka $2,466 7.0 Compare
4 Fukuoka $2,104 7.0 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Osaka JP Japan $2,466 7.0 Compare
2 Kyoto JP Japan $2,434 6.8 Compare
3 Kobe JP Japan $2,179 6.8 Compare
4 Nagoya JP Japan $2,236 6.4 Compare

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