At a glance
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| Country | Aruba | Curacao |
| Nomad score | 5.7 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,570 / mo | $3,575 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 28°C | 33° / 28°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 24 Good | 25 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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San Nicolas
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| Average high | 29.9°C | 30.5°C |
| Average low | 26.2°C | 26.1°C |
| Precipitation | 41 mm / mo | 49 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 341 h / mo | 342 h / mo |
| Humidity | 75% | 73% |
| Rain days | 10 / mo | 13.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 30.2 km/h | 26.5 km/h |
AW
San Nicolas · average high by month
J 29
F 28
M 29
A 29
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 31
S 32
O 31
N 30
D 29
CW
Westpunt · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 30
A 30
M 31
J 31
J 31
A 32
S 33
O 32
N 30
D 30
Air quality
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| US AQI | 24 | 25 |
| PM2.5 | 3.9 µg/m³ | 9.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6.6 µg/m³ | 14.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 37 µg/m³ | 50 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 9.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Startup Scene | 2.6 | 2.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Air Conditioning | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Green Spaces | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.3 | 8.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Weather | 8.2 | 8.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.0 | 6.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.9 | 6.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.6 | 8.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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| Accommodation Cost | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Currency Stability | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.6 | 4.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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| Culture | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.8 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Nightlife | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.2 | 9.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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| Cafes with WiFi | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Internet Speed | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.8 | 7.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Food Scene | 6.2 | 4.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.3 | 2.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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San Nicolas
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| Healthcare | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.6 | 5.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.0 | 7.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Visa Ease | 7.3 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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| Air Quality | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| Cleanliness | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| Family Friendly | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Language Barrier | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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| Female Friendly | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 7.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.6 | 4.0 |
| Cycling | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Public Transit | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Walkability | 5.6 | 2.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Coworking Quality | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $67 per pair | $84 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $56 per dress | $45 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $101 per pair | $112 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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| Dining Out | $84 per month | $112 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $10 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $3.35 per cup | $4.47 per cup |
| Beer | $2.51 per pint | $3.07 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $10 per meal | $14 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $67 per meal | $67 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.82 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $5.03 per kg | $2.79 per kg |
| Bread | $2.51 per loaf | $1.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.40 per bottle | $1.40 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.51 per liter | $1.96 per liter |
| Rice | $1.96 per kg | $1.68 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.82 per kg | $8.38 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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| Groceries | $279 per month | $391 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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| Health Insurance | $45 per month | $67 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $67 per visit | $56 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $10 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Housing | $391 per month | $503 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $670 per month | $503 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,397 per month | $2,235 per month |
| Coworking Space | $196 per month | $235 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,006 per month | $1,397 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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Westpunt
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| Internet & Mobile | $39 per month | $56 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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| Leisure Activities | $45 per month | $28 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $14 per visit | $17 per visit |
| Laundry | $10 per kg | $8.38 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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| Mobile Plan | $42 per month | $28 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $67 per month | $67 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $22 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $56 per month | $56 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $20 per hour | $25 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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| Transportation | $45 per month | $84 per month |
| Taxi Start | $6.70 per trip | $3.91 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.96 per km | $1.96 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $67 per month | $84 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $14 per trip | $11 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.68 per liter | $1.40 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $39 per month | $31 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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| Utilities | $67 per month | $140 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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San Nicolas
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| Visa & Legal Fees | $5.59 per month | $11 per month |