At a glance
 DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,830 / mo | $4,258 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 9° / 4°C | 10° / 3°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 65 Moderate | 52 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 15.1°C | 15.5°C |
| Average low | 7.8°C | 8.1°C |
| Precipitation | 82 mm / mo | 84 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 230 h / mo | 236 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 77% |
| Rain days | 13.1 / mo | 12.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.5 km/h | 18.3 km/h |
DE
Bochum · average high by month
J 6
F 8
M 12
A 14
M 19
J 23
J 23
A 24
S 20
O 16
N 10
D 7
DE
Düsseldorf · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 12
A 14
M 19
J 24
J 24
A 24
S 21
O 16
N 10
D 7
Air quality
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 65 | 52 |
| PM2.5 | 10.2 µg/m³ | 10.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 19.4 µg/m³ | 20.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 21 µg/m³ | 20 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Startup Scene | 5.5 | 7.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Weather | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.1 | 9.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| Cost of Living | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Currency Stability | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.3 | 5.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.6 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 6.0 | 7.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.5 | 6.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.8 | 6.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 6.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.0 | 5.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.0 | 8.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.8 | 4.9 |
| Internet Speed | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Food Scene | 6.5 | 7.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 7.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.9 | 6.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.7 | 9.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.0 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Political Stability | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 5.3 | 6.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Cleanliness | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Language Barrier | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 8.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.8 | 8.9 |
| Cycling | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Public Transit | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.5 | 7.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| Walkability | 7.1 | 8.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.9 | 7.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.9 | 7.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.3 | 8.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $95 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $44 per dress | $47 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $121 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $162 per month | $185 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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| Cinema Ticket | $14 per ticket | $15 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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| Coffee | $3.93 per cup | $4.85 per cup |
| Beer | $4.85 per pint | $5.38 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $16 per meal | $17 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $11 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $75 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Apples | $3.06 per kg | $3.18 per kg |
| Bread | $1.96 per loaf | $2.23 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 per bottle | $0.98 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Rice | $2.43 per kg | $2.60 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $15 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Beef | $19 per kg | $20 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.82 per bottle | $9.82 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $324 per month | $370 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $127 per month | $139 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $52 per visit | $61 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $10 per purchase | $12 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $786 per month | $1,271 per month |
| Housing | $601 per month | $867 per month |
| Coworking Space | $225 per month | $321 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,675 per month | $2,744 per month |
| Coliving Space | $716 per month | $1,213 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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| Internet & Mobile | $52 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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| Leisure Activities | $92 per month | $116 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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| Haircut | $32 per visit | $39 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.51 per kg | $8.67 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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| Mobile Plan | $28 per month | $29 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $42 per month | $46 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $25 per hour | $29 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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| Taxi Start | $4.62 per trip | $5.38 per trip |
| Transportation | $57 per month | $57 per month |
| Taxi per km | $2.66 per km | $2.72 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $57 per month | $58 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $18 per trip | $17 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.22 per liter | $2.24 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $11 per month | $8.67 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Bochum
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DE
Düsseldorf
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $243 per month | $243 per month |