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Nomad score 6.4/10

38.6593, -27.2196 Atlantic/Azores #2319

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Researched Updated Oct 27, 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 7.1
Cost of Living 6.5 Weight 150

Below the researched Porto and Sintra nomad budgets; furnished accommodation remains a major expense. 1 20

Evidence

Local researched budget totals $2500 monthly, versus Porto $2799 and Sintra $2762.72; Livingcost gives a different resident basket of $1270.

Accommodation Cost 6.1 Weight 80

Housing costs less than in the mainland comparison cities; furnished monthly stays cost more than ordinary leases. 1 20

Evidence

Local cost record: furnished housing $1235/month and one-bedroom $730; index also lists centre one-bedroom $730.

Food & Groceries 6.8 Weight 40

Food remains relatively affordable by European standards, with a larger budget for regular restaurant meals. 1 20

Evidence

Index lunch $10.90 and chicken breast $15.30/kg; researched nomad groceries $200 plus dining $620 per month.

Transportation Cost 7.7 Weight 20

Low bus costs support a strong affordability score; extensive taxi or car use costs extra. 1 20

Evidence

Index monthly ticket $23.20 versus Porto $44.90; local transport budget $70/month for the nomad profile.

Entertainment Cost 7.0 Weight 15

Low quoted beer and cinema prices support inexpensive leisure, although paid island excursions add up. 1 20

Evidence

Index beer $1.39 and cinema $3.45; local researched nomad leisure allowance $250/month.

Gym Membership Cost 6.5 Weight 10

The quoted monthly gym price is below the mainland Portuguese comparison cities. 1

Evidence

Index gym membership $35.90/month; Porto cost record $43.28 and Berlin $32.55.

Currency Stability 9.2 Weight 30

Euro membership supports currency stability; dollar earners still face exchange-rate movements. 16 19

Evidence

ECB has managed euro-area monetary policy since 1 January 1999; the prep retains 0.8909 euro per dollar on 19 October 2026.

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 5.4
Internet Speed 7.3 Weight 100

No representative Angra broadband measurement was verified; the retained speed score is provisional.

Low confidence
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.5 Weight 40

StartUp Angra is a verified coworking option; the full local workspace count remains unknown. 2

Evidence

Council profile lists offices and shared coworking at Rua do Marquês 14, updated 2 October 2025.

Cafes with WiFi 5.7 Weight 30

The retained estimate needs a current survey of café Wi-Fi and reliability.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.5 Weight 30

The retained estimate needs verification of laptop policies, sockets and suitable seating.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.5 Weight 100

The retained estimate needs a city-level count of remote workers and stays.

Low confidence
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 Weight 25

NOS sells prepaid plans online with immediate eSIM activation on compatible phones; check identification and delivery requirements. 14 15

Evidence

NOS Like advertises 55 GB at €10, 1000 minutes/SMS and immediate eSIM or a physical card in 48 hours; eSIM card is free.

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 8.3
Work-Life Balance 8.3 Weight 30

The retained estimate needs city-level evidence on work patterns and leisure access.

Low confidence
Environmental Quality 8.7 Weight 15

Island nature is documented, but the retained overall environment score lacks a local pollution and water audit.

Low confidence
Cleanliness 8.1 Weight 10

The retained estimate needs a current city sanitation or public-space survey.

Low confidence
Language Barrier 8.0 Weight 30

English access looks stronger than the former estimate; regional proficiency is a proxy for Angra and Portuguese still helps with administration. 10

Low confidence
Evidence

EF reports Açores 617, Portugal 612, Porto city 618 and Lisbon city 612; no separate Angra score is published.

Air Quality 8.9 Weight 15

No dated annual Angra pollution series was verified; the retained air-quality score is provisional.

Low confidence
Family Friendly 7.7 Weight 25

The retained estimate needs checks of school access, childcare and family services.

Low confidence

Healthcare

3 factors · average 7.0
Healthcare Quality 6.8 Weight 20

The island hospital has a broad clinical service list; outcomes and specialist waiting times were not compared. 4

Low confidence
Evidence

Hospital directory includes cardiology, surgery, intensive care, emergency medicine and an air evacuation unit.

Healthcare Affordability 7.0 Weight 25

Necessary public care can be affordable for eligible visitors; uninsured private care requires a budget. 1 5

Evidence

Index doctor visit $79.20; FCDO says EHIC/GHIC does not cover private healthcare or repatriation.

Healthcare 7.1 Weight 20

Terceira has emergency and intensive care locally, with air transfers for care elsewhere when needed. 4 5

Evidence

Hospital emergency service treats sudden illness and injuries; its air evacuation unit transfers urgent patients between islands and to Madeira or the mainland.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 6.0
Weather 8.5 Weight 80

Mild temperatures throughout the year favour outdoor life, but frequent rain and Atlantic exposure matter. 11

Measured Coldest month mean min c: 11.9, Hottest month mean max c: 25.5, Annual precipitation mm: 1032.4, Annual wet days: 119.5 (IPMA 1991–2020 normal via Wikipedia, José Agostinho Observatory, 2020-12)
Evidence

IPMA-attributed 1991–2020 table: February mean minimum 11.9°C, August mean maximum 25.5°C, period record high 29.3°C; annual rain 1032.4 mm and 119.5 wet days.

Natural Disaster Risk 4.8 Weight 10

Earthquake exposure is material; the city suffered severe damage in 1980. Higher scores mean lower risk. 3 17

Evidence

UNESCO records a devastating earthquake on 1 January 1980; FCDO directs Azores visitors to the regional earthquake surveillance centre.

Green Spaces 7.2 Weight 10

The central Duke of Terceira Garden and nearby Monte Brasil provide accessible green escapes. 12

Evidence

Guide locates Duke of Terceira Garden in the historic centre and Monte Brasil on the peninsula overlooking the city.

Air Conditioning 4.0 Weight 15

The retained estimate needs a housing and workplace cooling/heating survey.

Low confidence
Seasonal Variety 4.2 Weight 10

Seasons differ in rainfall and warmth, with a gentle temperature range rather than a continental winter. 11

Evidence

1991–2020 monthly means range from February 14.2°C to August 22.6°C; rainfall is 27.3 mm in July and 154.4 mm in December.

Noise Pollution 7.4 Weight 10

The retained quietness estimate needs local noise measurements or resident survey evidence.

Low confidence

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 6.1
Culture 7.3 Weight 20

The UNESCO centre, churches and historic forts give a small city substantial cultural interest. 3 12

Evidence

UNESCO describes maritime heritage, two approximately 400-year-old forts and a 212.40-hectare historic property.

Nightlife 4.3 Weight 15

The retained estimate needs a current count of evening venues and events.

Low confidence
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 Weight 15

Monte Brasil and Terceira’s protected landscapes give strong access to volcanic and coastal nature. 12

Evidence

Guide describes Monte Brasil and a Terceira nature park covering approximately 22 percent of the island.

Language Learning Opportunities 4.6 Weight 10

The retained estimate needs current language-course and tutor listings.

Low confidence
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 Weight 10

Historic sightseeing and guided volcanic visits add variety; cave access needs confirmation. 12 29

Evidence

Montanheiros lists prearranged extra winter-season group visits to Algar do Carvão, subject to confirmation, with a €330 minimum charge.

Indoors Fun 4.2 Weight 10

The retained estimate needs a current inventory of indoor entertainment.

Low confidence

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 5.6
Food Scene 6.5 Weight 25

Seafood and local restaurant options support a worthwhile small-city food scene; overall diversity was not counted. 12

Low confidence
Evidence

Guide lists Beira Mar seafood and Captain’s Table with vegetarian/vegan options; restaurant entries were updated in September 2022.

Yoga Studios 4.2 Weight 10

The retained estimate needs current studio schedules and language information.

Low confidence
Fitness Facilities 5.5 Weight 15

Municipal outdoor exercise and sports grounds provide basic fitness choices; commercial gyms were not audited. 13

Evidence

Council lists the bodyweight exercise park near Largo da Boa Nova and free multi-sport grounds in Feteira and Santa Bárbara.

Healthy Food Options 6.2 Weight 15

Some vegetarian and vegan choices are documented alongside seafood; current menu coverage needs checking. 12

Low confidence
Evidence

Captain’s Table is listed with vegetarian and vegan options in the guide’s September 2022 entry.

Work Environment

5 factors · average 4.6
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 Weight 20

Azores time allows European and eastern North American overlap; the best schedule depends on clients. 23

Evidence

Angra uses UTC−1 in winter and UTC+0 in summer; clocks returned to winter time on 25 October 2026.

Networking Opportunities 3.4 Weight 25

StartUp Angra advertises business events and workshops; current frequency and attendance remain uncertain. 2

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipal profile offers events and workshops but shows no upcoming event at that location when opened.

Remote Job Opportunities 3.5 Weight 20

The retained estimate needs city-level remote-employer and vacancy evidence.

Low confidence
Freelance Ecosystem 3.4 Weight 20

The retained estimate needs evidence on local freelance clients, services and networks.

Low confidence
Coworking Quality 5.5 Weight 30

StartUp Angra offers professional incubation services and equipment; broadband performance and visitor access need checking. 2

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipality lists coworking, offices, equipment, virtual incubation and an annual communication plan, rather than only a basic desk.

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 4.2
Startup Scene 2.9 Weight 15

StartUp Angra offers incubation, but the retained ecosystem estimate lacks active-company, funding and employment counts.

Low confidence
Local Payment Services 6.9 Weight 10

Contactless bank cards are accepted by the bus operator; acceptance elsewhere was not comprehensively checked. 8

Evidence

MobiAzores states contactless physical or digital bank cards work onboard all buses and at ticket offices.

Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.9 Weight 15

The retained estimate needs evidence of local merchant acceptance and services.

Low confidence

Transportation

7 factors · average 4.5
Airport Connectivity 4.9 Weight 30

Lajes connects to the mainland and other islands, with North American itineraries also marketed; seasonal schedules need checking. 9 28

Evidence

2026 airline plan reinforces Lisbon–Terceira; Terceira sales page offers November itineraries from Boston and Toronto, without establishing each as nonstop.

Public Transit 4.2 Weight 20

Terceira buses and the urban minibus serve daily trips, with a much smaller network than mainland cities. 8 12

Low confidence
Evidence

MobiAzores serves Terceira and names the Angra bus terminal; council urban schedule lists a quarter-hourly weekday route and an hourly route.

Walkability 7.2 Weight 20

Many historic sights cluster in the centre; hills and individual access needs still affect routes. 3 12

Evidence

UNESCO identifies a 212.40-hectare central heritage area preserving the historic road network; guide locates the central garden and monuments.

Ride-sharing Services 1.5 Weight 15

Local app-based ride availability was not verified; the retained score is provisional.

Low confidence
Cycling 4.8 Weight 10

Municipal electric bike sharing helps with hills; protected-lane coverage was not verified. 7

Low confidence
Evidence

Council describes MOOOVI electric-assisted bicycles with charging docks and app-based access.

Intercity Travel Options 4.2 Weight 15

Air links connect the island to the mainland and the Azores; mainland-style overland options are unavailable. 8 9

Evidence

Airline plan reinforces Ponta Delgada–Terceira flights and Lisbon–Terceira; the local operator serves travel within Terceira.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.5 Weight 10

MOOOVI offers an additional bike-sharing route, but usable fleet availability and scooter hire remain unverified. 7 27

Low confidence
Evidence

Official map lists nine docks; fetched counters showed zero bicycles at every dock, so live stock could not be established.

Connectivity

4 factors · average 7.6
Mobile Network Coverage 8.0 Weight 20

NOS offers 5G plans, but citywide signal and mobile performance were not verified.

Low confidence
VPN Reliability 8.7 Weight 20

The retained estimate needs verification of VPN access and local connection performance.

Low confidence
Power Grid Reliability 8.2 Weight 15

The retained estimate needs Terceira-specific outage and restoration statistics.

Low confidence
Public WiFi Availability 5.3 Weight 10

Free Angra WiFi and WiFi4EU networks are documented; their present coverage and performance need checking. 6

Low confidence
Evidence

Municipal regulation dated 22 February 2021 provides free public-space internet through Angra WiFi and WiFi4EU.

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 3.7
Nomad Friendly 5.4 Weight 50

The retained overall estimate lacks a city-level remote-worker experience survey.

Low confidence
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.7 Weight 25

The retained estimate needs an Angra event calendar and evidence of recurring attendance.

Low confidence
Online Community Presence 3.1 Weight 20

The retained estimate needs an audit of active Angra-specific online groups.

Low confidence

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 8.4
Safety 8.8 Weight 100

Retained as a provisional safe-city assessment; use normal precautions against theft and late-night risks. 17

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO says attacks including sexual assault are rare but occur and warns about theft; no Angra crime-rate series was obtained.

Female Friendly 8.5 Weight 50

The existing favourable assessment is retained provisionally; late-night caution remains appropriate. 17

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO warns that sexual assault, while rare, is more likely late at night near popular nightlife locations.

Racial Tolerance 7.8 Weight 50

The retained estimate lacks local evidence on discrimination and visitor experiences.

Low confidence

About these scores

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 27, 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 Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Madrid, Berlin, Hanoi

  1. Livingcost Angra prices, updated 21 June 2026Index
  2. Angra council, StartUp Angra workspace and incubationOfficial
  3. UNESCO, Angra historic centre and the 1980 earthquakeOfficial
  4. Terceira hospital clinical departmentsOfficial
  5. UK travel advice, Portugal healthcare accessOfficial
  6. Angra council, free municipal Wi-Fi rulesOfficial
  7. Angra council, MOOOVI electric bike sharingOfficial
  8. MobiAzores, Terceira buses and contactless paymentsOfficial
  9. Azores Airlines summer 2026 network planOfficial
  10. EF English proficiency, Portugal and Azores regional resultsIndex
  11. Angra climate table, José Agostinho Observatory 1991–2020Secondary
  12. Wikivoyage Angra sights, nature and foodSecondary
  13. Angra council sports facilitiesOfficial
  14. NOS prepaid Like plan and online activationOfficial
  15. NOS eSIM ordering and compatibilityOfficial
  16. European Central Bank and Eurosystem monetary policyOfficial
  17. UK travel advice, crime and Azores earthquake precautionsOfficial
  18. UK travel advice, Schengen entry rulesOfficial
  19. Portugal country prep, read locally and reused unchangedDataset
  20. Angra researched cost record, read locallyDataset
  21. Azores Digital Nomad, São Roque do Pico programmeOfficial
  22. Ecoisleta, Azores coliving overview, January 2025Secondary
  23. Angra time zone and 2026 clock changesReference
  24. Angra council, 2021 census populationOfficial
  25. Portuguese tax authority, 2026 rates and Azores reductionsOfficial
  26. RSF Portugal, 2026 press freedom indexIndex
  27. MOOOVI network map and dock locationsOfficial
  28. Azores Airlines, advertised itineraries to TerceiraOfficial
  29. Montanheiros, Algar do Carvão group visitsOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Coworking quality 3.3 5.5
    • Digital nomad visa availability 7.9 8.7
    • Entertainment cost 6.4 7
    • Freedom of speech 8.9 8.4
    • Gym membership cost 6 6.5
    8 more changes
    • Healthcare affordability 8 7
    • Language barrier 5.6 8
    • Natural disaster risk 6.6 4.8
    • Political stability 8.7 6.5
    • Tax friendliness 6.1 5.2
    • Transportation cost 6.5 7.7
    • Visa ease 7.1 7
    • Weather 7.3 8.5

    Digital Nomad Visa Availability: 7.9 -> 8.7; Mandatory prep and domestic peers 8.7; above Madrid 8.4, Berlin 2.0 and Hanoi 1.0. Source

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