At a glance
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| Country | Andorra | France |
| Nomad score | 6.2 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,643 / mo | $3,368 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 12° / 7°C | 21° / 17°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 22 Good | 36 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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| Average high | 9.3°C | 20.1°C |
| Average low | 1.1°C | 11.4°C |
| Precipitation | 66 mm / mo | 52 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 302 h / mo | 273 h / mo |
| Humidity | 69% | 71% |
| Rain days | 11.1 / mo | 8.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 11.7 km/h | 23.9 km/h |
AD
Escaldes-Engordany · average high by month
J 1
F 3
M 3
A 6
M 10
J 17
J 20
A 20
S 15
O 11
N 4
D 3
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Carcassonne · average high by month
J 10
F 13
M 15
A 18
M 22
J 28
J 30
A 31
S 25
O 22
N 15
D 12
Air quality
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| US AQI | 22 | 36 |
| PM2.5 | 3.2 µg/m³ | 7.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 4.1 µg/m³ | 8.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 51 µg/m³ | 83 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.1 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.6 | 3.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Startup Scene | 4.6 | 3.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Air Conditioning | 5.3 | 6.2 |
| Green Spaces | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.9 | 6.8 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 7.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.2 | 8.7 |
Cost & Affordability
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| Accommodation Cost | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Cost of Living | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Currency Stability | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.5 | 5.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.1 | 5.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
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| Culture | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Nightlife | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.9 | 7.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Internet Speed | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Food & Fitness
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Healthcare
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| Healthcare | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.0 | 8.2 |
Legal & Administrative
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.5 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.5 | 4.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Political Stability | 9.2 | 8.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 9.3 | 3.2 |
| Visa Ease | 7.4 | 5.5 |
Quality of Life
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| Air Quality | 8.8 | 7.3 |
| Cleanliness | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Family Friendly | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Language Barrier | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.3 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
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| Female Friendly | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 9.4 | 8.2 |
Transportation
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| Airport Connectivity | 2.6 | 5.5 |
| Cycling | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.1 | 7.3 |
| Public Transit | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 6.6 | 7.6 |
Work Environment
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| Coworking Quality | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.3 | 8.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $81 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $52 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $98 per pair | $104 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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| Dining Out | $116 per month | $138 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $12 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $2.89 per cup | $3.23 per cup |
| Beer | $5.20 per pint | $5.77 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $16 per meal | $15 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $64 per meal | $63 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $10 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $3.24 per kg | $2.88 per kg |
| Bread | $2.08 per loaf | $1.50 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.16 per bottle | $0.92 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.50 per liter | $1.38 per liter |
| Rice | $2.08 per kg | $2.08 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $11 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $18 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $9.23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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| Groceries | $324 per month | $288 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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| Health Insurance | $35 per month | $58 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $58 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $12 per purchase | $8.07 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Housing | $752 per month | $577 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,099 per month | $634 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,735 per month | $1,038 per month |
| Coworking Space | $208 per month | $208 per month |
| Coliving Space | $810 per month | $807 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Leisure Activities | $35 per month | $46 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $23 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.25 per kg | $9.23 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $46 per month | $40 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $40 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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| Transportation | $35 per month | $46 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.05 per trip | $4.04 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.73 per km | $2.08 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $40 per month | $40 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $9.25 per trip | $12 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.79 per liter | $2.08 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $29 per month | $35 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Utilities | $116 per month | $115 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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| Visa & Legal Fees | $0.00 per month | $17 per month |