At a glance
 ES
Salamanca
|
 PT
Castelo Branco
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Nomad score | 6.9 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | Data unavailable | $2,038 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 13° / 9°C | 16° / 12°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 26 Good | 26 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19.2°C | 21.9°C |
| Average low | 7.8°C | 10.6°C |
| Precipitation | 40 mm / mo | 65 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 297 h / mo | 300 h / mo |
| Humidity | 66% | 66% |
| Rain days | 6.7 / mo | 6.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18 km/h | 17.7 km/h |
ES
Salamanca · average high by month
J 9
F 12
M 13
A 18
M 21
J 27
J 31
A 32
S 24
O 20
N 13
D 10
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
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 26 | 26 |
| PM2.5 | 1.9 µg/m³ | 3.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 3 µg/m³ | 8.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 49 µg/m³ | 57 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Startup Scene | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Green Spaces | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Weather | 7.5 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Cost of Living | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 7.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.6 | 6.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.2 | 3.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 9.3 | 4.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 7.9 | 3.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.5 | 6.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.5 | 2.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.7 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Internet Speed | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.5 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Food Scene | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 4.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.6 | 3.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.9 | 6.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Political Stability | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Cleanliness | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Language Barrier | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 8.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Cycling | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.8 | 5.0 |
| Public Transit | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.6 | 2.3 |
| Walkability | 8.8 | 6.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
ES
Salamanca
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.0 | 3.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.2 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $87 per pair | $72 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $34 per dress | $34 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $79 per pair | $85 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $94 per month | $67 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $7.86 per ticket | $9.82 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.91 per cup | $2.58 per cup |
| Beer | $4.85 per pint | $2.47 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $16 per meal | $8.42 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.65 per meal | $8.87 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $45 per meal | $41 per meal |
| Apples | $2.06 per kg | $2.13 per kg |
| Bread | $1.47 per loaf | $1.56 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.47 per bottle | $0.48 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.94 per liter | $1.00 per liter |
| Rice | $1.14 per kg | $1.29 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.20 per kg | $7.28 per kg |
| Beef | $17 per kg | $19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.35 per bottle | $3.92 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $237 per month | $349 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $56 per visit | $56 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.38 per purchase | $8.10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $853 per month | $435 per month |
| Housing | $730 per month | $435 per month |
| Coworking Space | $168 per month | — |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $842 per month | $1,010 per month |
| Coliving Space | $393 per month | $449 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $52 per month | $45 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $46 per month | $62 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $11 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.61 per kg | $3.93 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $18 per month | $11 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $34 per month | $34 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $11 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $30 per month | $43 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.98 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
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PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $2.19 per trip | $3.65 per trip |
| Transportation | $16 per month | $17 per month |
| Taxi per km | $1.30 per km | $1.06 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $16 per month | $12 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.70 per trip | $8.92 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.97 per liter | $2.36 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $184 per month | $35 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
Salamanca
|
PT
Castelo Branco
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | — | $66 per month |