At a glance
 ES
San Sebastián
|
 FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | France |
| Nomad score | 6.7 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,558 / mo | $3,195 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 28° / 19°C | 27° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 41 Good | 37 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19°C | 19.2°C |
| Average low | 11.9°C | 11.5°C |
| Precipitation | 133 mm / mo | 107 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 251 h / mo | 266 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 78% |
| Rain days | 14.2 / mo | 12.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.3 km/h | 18.5 km/h |
ES
San Sebastián · average high by month
J 13
F 15
M 16
A 17
M 19
J 23
J 24
A 25
S 23
O 22
N 16
D 14
FR
Hossegor · average high by month
J 12
F 14
M 16
A 18
M 20
J 24
J 25
A 26
S 24
O 22
N 16
D 13
Air quality
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 41 | 37 |
| PM2.5 | 6.3 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.2 µg/m³ | 6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 63 µg/m³ | 72 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Startup Scene | 6.1 | 3.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Green Spaces | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Weather | 7.3 | 7.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.5 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Cost of Living | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Currency Stability | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.8 | 4.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.7 | 6.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.0 | 4.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Nightlife | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 8.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 6.2 | 2.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.6 | 5.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 5.8 | 3.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Internet Speed | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.8 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.7 | 6.2 |
| Food Scene | 9.2 | 6.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 8.3 | 6.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.9 | 6.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.6 | 8.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.8 | 5.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Political Stability | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 6.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Cleanliness | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Family Friendly | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Language Barrier | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 8.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Cycling | 6.2 | 7.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.3 | 5.4 |
| Public Transit | 7.5 | 3.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.6 | 2.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Walkability | 8.8 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.3 | 8.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $98 per pair | $104 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $40 per dress | $52 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $127 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $139 per month | $115 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $11 per ticket | $13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.20 per cup | $2.88 per cup |
| Beer | $4.04 per pint | $6.92 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $17 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $87 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $2.43 per kg | $2.88 per kg |
| Bread | $1.56 per loaf | $1.38 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 per bottle | $1.38 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.50 per liter |
| Rice | $1.68 per kg | $2.88 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.47 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Beef | $19 per kg | $21 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $324 per month | $323 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $46 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $81 per visit | $58 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.67 per purchase | $8.07 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $867 per month | $750 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,444 per month | $1,096 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $3,697 per month | $2,883 per month |
| Coworking Space | $266 per month | $288 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,098 per month | $1,384 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $69 per month | $35 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $25 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Laundry | $10 per kg | $12 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $44 per month | $40 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $37 per month | $35 per month |
| Taxi Start | $5.95 per trip | $4.04 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.21 per km | $1.73 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $37 per month | $46 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $14 per trip | $15 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.06 per liter | $1.96 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17 per month | $40 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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ES
San Sebastián
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FR
Hossegor
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $127 per month | $104 per month |