At a glance
 DE
Karlsruhe
|
 FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Nomad score | 6.5 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,772 / mo | $3,443 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 23° / 13°C | 22° / 12°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 34 Good | 33 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 16.3°C | 16.1°C |
| Average low | 7.9°C | 7.8°C |
| Precipitation | 71 mm / mo | 84 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 251 h / mo | 250 h / mo |
| Humidity | 75% | 77% |
| Rain days | 11.7 / mo | 12.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.8 km/h | 16.9 km/h |
DE
Karlsruhe · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 13
A 15
M 20
J 26
J 26
A 26
S 22
O 17
N 10
D 7
FR
Strasbourg · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 13
A 15
M 20
J 26
J 26
A 26
S 22
O 17
N 9
D 6
Air quality
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 34 | 33 |
| PM2.5 | 5.6 µg/m³ | 6.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 9.9 µg/m³ | 9.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 50 µg/m³ | 54 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Startup Scene | 6.9 | 6.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.7 | 4.9 |
| Green Spaces | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Weather | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.9 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Cost of Living | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.0 | 6.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.3 | 8.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.1 | 7.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Nightlife | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.1 | 7.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.4 | 4.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Internet Speed | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Food Scene | 6.7 | 8.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.7 | 8.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Political Stability | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.0 | 5.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Cleanliness | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Family Friendly | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Language Barrier | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.1 | 8.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 8.7 | 8.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Cycling | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Public Transit | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Walkability | 7.9 | 8.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 8.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $98 per pair | $110 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $46 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $118 per pair | $121 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $139 per month | $139 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $15 per ticket | $16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.45 per cup | $3.70 per cup |
| Beer | $5.61 per pint | $7.51 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $17 per meal | $18 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $78 per meal | $81 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $3.12 per kg | $3.18 per kg |
| Bread | $2.23 per loaf | $1.56 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 per bottle | $1.10 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.44 per liter |
| Rice | $2.49 per kg | $2.43 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $16 per kg | $17 per kg |
| Beef | $19 per kg | $24 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $8.67 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $370 per month | $347 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $127 per month | $35 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $58 per visit | $31 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $12 per purchase | $9.82 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $832 per month | $635 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,028 per month | $947 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,022 per month | $2,137 per month |
| Coworking Space | $251 per month | $266 per month |
| Coliving Space | $867 per month | $867 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $52 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $92 per month | $92 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
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FR
Strasbourg
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|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $35 per visit | $32 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.51 per kg | $6.35 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $27 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $44 per month | $39 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $16 one-time | $35 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $46 per month | $49 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $25 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $57 per month | $60 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.85 per trip | $4.04 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.83 per km | $2.48 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $57 per month | $65 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $18 per trip | $17 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.20 per liter | $2.29 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $11 per month | $0.29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $243 per month | $162 per month |