At a glance
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Country | Curacao | Aruba |
| Nomad score | 5.4 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,575 / mo | $3,570 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 27°C | 32° / 28°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 45 Good | 53 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Average high | 30.5°C | 29.9°C |
| Average low | 26.1°C | 26.2°C |
| Precipitation | 49 mm / mo | 41 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 342 h / mo | 341 h / mo |
| Humidity | 73% | 75% |
| Rain days | 13.2 / mo | 10 / mo |
| Wind speed | 26.5 km/h | 30.2 km/h |
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
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
Air quality
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| US AQI | 45 | 53 |
| PM2.5 | 10.8 µg/m³ | 9.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 15.7 µg/m³ | 14.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 57 µg/m³ | 43 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 9 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Startup Scene | 2.0 | 2.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Air Conditioning | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Green Spaces | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.1 | 6.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Weather | 8.3 | 8.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.9 | 4.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Accommodation Cost | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Cost of Living | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Currency Stability | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.9 | 5.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Culture | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.8 | 4.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Nightlife | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 8.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Cafes with WiFi | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Internet Speed | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.1 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.1 | 5.1 |
| Food Scene | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.4 | 3.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Healthcare | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.9 | 4.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.3 | 6.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Political Stability | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Visa Ease | 7.1 | 7.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Air Quality | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Cleanliness | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| Family Friendly | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.2 | 7.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Female Friendly | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 7.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.0 | 6.6 |
| Cycling | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| Public Transit | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.1 | 2.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.7 | 4.3 |
| Walkability | 2.7 | 5.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Coworking Quality | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Jeans | $84 per pair | $67 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $45 per dress | $56 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $112 per pair | $101 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Dining Out | $112 per month | $84 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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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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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Coffee | $4.47 per cup | $3.35 per cup |
| Beer | $3.07 per pint | $2.51 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $67 per meal | $67 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $7.82 per meal |
| Apples | $2.79 per kg | $5.03 per kg |
| Bread | $1.68 per loaf | $2.51 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.40 per bottle | $1.40 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.96 per liter | $2.51 per liter |
| Rice | $1.68 per kg | $1.96 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.38 per kg | $7.82 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Groceries | $391 per month | $279 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Health Insurance | $67 per month | $45 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $56 per visit | $67 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Housing | $503 per month | $391 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $503 per month | $670 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,235 per month | $1,397 per month |
| Coworking Space | $235 per month | $196 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,397 per month | $1,006 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Internet & Mobile | $56 per month | $39 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Leisure Activities | $28 per month | $45 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Haircut | $17 per visit | $14 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.38 per kg | $10 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Mobile Plan | $28 per month | $42 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $67 per month | $67 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $22 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $56 per month | $56 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $25 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Transportation | $84 per month | $45 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.91 per trip | $6.70 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.96 per km | $1.96 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $84 per month | $67 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $11 per trip | $14 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.40 per liter | $1.68 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $31 per month | $39 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Utilities | $140 per month | $67 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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Westpunt
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San Nicolas
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| Visa & Legal Fees | $11 per month | $5.59 per month |