At a glance
 DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Nomad score | 6.5 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,009 / mo | $3,412 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 12° / 4°C | 6° / 3°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 54 Moderate | 75 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 15.7°C | 14.7°C |
| Average low | 7.7°C | 6.9°C |
| Precipitation | 79 mm / mo | 53 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 242 h / mo | 239 h / mo |
| Humidity | 75% | 75% |
| Rain days | 12.4 / mo | 9.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.3 km/h | 18.9 km/h |
DE
Heidelberg · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 12
A 15
M 20
J 25
J 25
A 25
S 21
O 16
N 9
D 6
DE
Berlin · average high by month
J 5
F 6
M 11
A 14
M 19
J 25
J 25
A 25
S 21
O 15
N 8
D 5
Air quality
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| US AQI | 54 | 75 |
| PM2.5 | 8.3 µg/m³ | 25.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.1 µg/m³ | 28.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 25 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.6 | 7.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.2 | 7.5 |
| Startup Scene | 5.2 | 9.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Air Conditioning | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Green Spaces | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Weather | 6.8 | 6.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.6 | 8.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.3 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Cost of Living | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.7 | 6.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Culture | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.8 | 8.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Nightlife | 5.4 | 9.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.3 | 6.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.3 | 8.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.4 | 7.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.3 | 7.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Cafes with WiFi | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.9 | 9.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.1 | 7.2 |
| Internet Speed | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Food Scene | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.1 | 8.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 9.0 | 8.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.7 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Political Stability | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Visa Ease | 5.6 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Cleanliness | 8.4 | 5.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Language Barrier | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.3 | 7.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Female Friendly | 8.7 | 7.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 9.1 | 7.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| Cycling | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Public Transit | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.9 | 8.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.7 | 8.9 |
| Walkability | 8.3 | 8.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Coworking Quality | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.1 | 8.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.2 | 8.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Heidelberg
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Berlin
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| Jeans | $104 per pair | $101 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $49 per dress | $51 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $118 per pair | $109 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Dining Out | $185 per month | $165 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Cinema Ticket | $16 per ticket | $15 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Coffee | $4.85 per cup | $4.65 per cup |
| Beer | $5.55 per pint | $5.26 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $13 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $87 per meal | $70 per meal |
| Apples | $3.29 per kg | $3.60 per kg |
| Bread | $3.47 per loaf | $2.26 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.01 per bottle | $1.04 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.31 per liter |
| Rice | $2.77 per kg | $2.86 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $17 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Beef | $22 per kg | $19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.82 per bottle | $7.65 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Heidelberg
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Berlin
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| Groceries | $370 per month | $400 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $55 per visit | $70 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $14 per purchase | $9.93 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,271 per month | $1,383 per month |
| Housing | $982 per month | $1,009 per month |
| Coworking Space | $306 per month | $336 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,889 per month | $1,852 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,069 per month | $1,235 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Internet & Mobile | $52 per month | $57 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Leisure Activities | $116 per month | $73 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Heidelberg
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Berlin
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| Haircut | $37 per visit | $26 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.67 per kg | $13 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Mobile Plan | $29 per month | $17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $46 per month | $40 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $5.60 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $33 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $27 per hour | $33 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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| Taxi Start | $5.03 per trip | $4.83 per trip |
| Transportation | $57 per month | $71 per month |
| Taxi per km | $2.83 per km | $2.92 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $57 per month | $71 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $18 per trip | $20 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.20 per liter | $2.39 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $12 per month | $39 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Heidelberg
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DE
Berlin
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $277 per month | $199 per month |