At a glance
 FR
Caen
|
 JE
St. Helier
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Jersey |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,172 / mo | $5,651 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 17° / 10°C | 17° / 13°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 25 Good | 30 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 15.9°C | 14.8°C |
| Average low | 8.6°C | 11°C |
| Precipitation | 66 mm / mo | 82 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 251 h / mo | 259 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 79% |
| Rain days | 11.5 / mo | 13.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20.4 km/h | 30 km/h |
FR
Caen · average high by month
J 8
F 11
M 13
A 14
M 17
J 21
J 23
A 23
S 21
O 18
N 12
D 10
JE
St. Helier · average high by month
J 9
F 10
M 11
A 13
M 16
J 19
J 20
A 21
S 19
O 17
N 13
D 11
Air quality
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 25 | 30 |
| PM2.5 | 4.5 µg/m³ | 3.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6.2 µg/m³ | 14 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 56 µg/m³ | 66 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Startup Scene | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Green Spaces | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Weather | 5.6 | 6.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.3 | 9.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.7 | 1.8 |
| Cost of Living | 6.3 | 2.4 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.2 | 3.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.8 | 2.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 4.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Nightlife | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.9 | 8.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Internet Speed | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.9 | 7.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Food Scene | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Political Stability | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.7 | 7.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.6 | 5.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| Cleanliness | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Family Friendly | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 5.0 | 9.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 9.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Cycling | 6.4 | 4.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.1 | 5.0 |
| Public Transit | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.4 | 3.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.4 | 4.8 |
| Walkability | 7.4 | 7.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.3 | 8.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $95 per pair | $113 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $44 per dress | $53 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $102 per pair | $127 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $139 per month | $160 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $18 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.35 per cup | $5.14 per cup |
| Beer | $6.35 per pint | $8.27 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $17 per meal | $24 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $75 per meal | $113 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $14 per meal |
| Apples | $3.06 per kg | $3.54 per kg |
| Bread | $1.44 per loaf | $2.34 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 per bottle | $1.67 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $2.14 per liter |
| Rice | $2.25 per kg | $2.80 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $15 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Beef | $23 per kg | $21 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.24 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $324 per month | $507 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $52 per month | — |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $87 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.82 per purchase | $13 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $670 per month | $1,801 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $745 per month | $2,335 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,641 per month | $4,270 per month |
| Coworking Space | $225 per month | $434 per month |
| Coliving Space | $855 per month | $1,868 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $73 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $69 per month | $107 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $28 per visit | $37 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.35 per kg | $24 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
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JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $33 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $37 per month | $64 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $20 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $39 per month | $73 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $49 per month | $69 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.47 per trip | $5.60 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.14 per km | $3.27 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $64 per month | $72 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $16 per trip | $19 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.22 per liter | $2.24 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $14 per month | $47 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Caen
|
JE
St. Helier
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $191 per month | $240 per month |