At a glance
 ES
Madrid
|
 PT
Castelo Branco
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Nomad score | 7.6 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,541 / mo | $2,322 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 28° / 19°C | 23° / 17°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 53 Moderate | 51 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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ES
Madrid
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21.6°C | 21.9°C |
| Average low | 10.4°C | 10.6°C |
| Precipitation | 45 mm / mo | 65 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 303 h / mo | 300 h / mo |
| Humidity | 59% | 66% |
| Rain days | 6.1 / mo | 6.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17 km/h | 17.7 km/h |
ES
Madrid · average high by month
J 11
F 14
M 16
A 20
M 25
J 30
J 35
A 35
S 27
O 22
N 15
D 11
PT
Castelo Branco · average high by month
J 13
F 15
M 16
A 20
M 24
J 29
J 33
A 34
S 26
O 23
N 16
D 13
Air quality
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 53 | 51 |
| PM2.5 | 16 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 22.2 µg/m³ | 17.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 2 µg/m³ | 41 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 6.5 | 3.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.9 | 6.5 |
| Startup Scene | 7.9 | 2.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.2 | 6.4 |
| Green Spaces | 7.6 | 6.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.4 | 7.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.2 | 7.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Weather | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.3 | 7.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.3 | 8.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.0 | 8.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.5 | 7.1 |
| Cost of Living | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.1 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.3 | 7.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 9.4 | 6.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 8.7 | 3.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 9.1 | 4.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.8 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 9.5 | 3.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 8.5 | 2.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.8 | 5.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 7.9 | 2.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 8.6 | 6.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 9.0 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.1 | 2.6 |
| Internet Speed | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 9.0 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 8.2 | 4.9 |
| Food Scene | 8.9 | 5.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 8.0 | 4.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.8 | 3.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.9 | 6.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.1 | 5.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Political Stability | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.9 | 7.4 |
| Cleanliness | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Language Barrier | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 8.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 9.3 | 3.0 |
| Cycling | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 9.3 | 5.0 |
| Public Transit | 9.4 | 4.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.5 | 2.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 8.3 | 2.3 |
| Walkability | 8.6 | 6.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 8.2 | 3.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 7.2 | 3.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 8.1 | 3.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 7.0 | 3.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.4 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $98 per pair | $58 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $40 per dress | $35 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $81 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $139 per month | $69 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $11 per ticket | $8.09 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.54 per cup | $1.73 per cup |
| Beer | $4.62 per pint | $2.31 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $17 per meal | $9.24 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $75 per meal | $40 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $7.51 per meal |
| Apples | $2.83 per kg | $2.08 per kg |
| Bread | $1.50 per loaf | $1.39 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 per bottle | $0.92 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.04 per liter |
| Rice | $1.91 per kg | $1.27 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.47 per kg | $6.93 per kg |
| Beef | $19 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $5.78 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $324 per month | $231 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $92 per visit | $58 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.67 per purchase | $9.24 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $867 per month | $404 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,444 per month | $578 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $3,235 per month | $1,040 per month |
| Coworking Space | $272 per month | $139 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,271 per month | $462 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $52 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $92 per month | $23 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $25 per visit | $14 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.82 per kg | $5.78 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $44 per month | $35 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $23 one-time | $12 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $35 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $16 per hour | $14 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $64 per month | $35 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.64 per trip | $4.04 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.62 per km | $1.16 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $63 per month | $35 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $14 per trip | $6.93 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.06 per liter | $1.91 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.51 per month | $23 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Madrid
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $127 per month | $92 per month |