At a glance
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Metz
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 DE
Baden-Baden
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| Country | France | Germany |
| Nomad score | 6.2 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,154 / mo | $2,964 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 13° / 8°C | 15° / 5°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 65 Moderate | 62 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Average high | 15.3°C | 16.2°C |
| Average low | 7.4°C | 8.7°C |
| Precipitation | 73 mm / mo | 100 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 241 h / mo | 251 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 75% |
| Rain days | 11.5 / mo | 13.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.4 km/h | 16.5 km/h |
FR
Metz · average high by month
J 5
F 8
M 12
A 14
M 19
J 24
J 24
A 25
S 21
O 16
N 9
D 7
DE
Baden-Baden · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 13
A 15
M 19
J 25
J 25
A 25
S 21
O 17
N 10
D 8
Air quality
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| US AQI | 65 | 62 |
| PM2.5 | 15.5 µg/m³ | 17.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 17.9 µg/m³ | 18.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 32 µg/m³ | 37 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Startup Scene | 5.0 | 3.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Air Conditioning | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Green Spaces | 7.3 | 8.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.8 | 7.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Weather | 5.8 | 6.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.8 | 9.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Accommodation Cost | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Cost of Living | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Culture | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.8 | 8.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| Internet Speed | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 7.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Food Scene | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Healthcare | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.3 | 8.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Political Stability | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 5.9 | 5.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Air Quality | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Cleanliness | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.6 | 8.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Language Barrier | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Female Friendly | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 9.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Cycling | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Public Transit | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.2 | 4.9 |
| Walkability | 8.5 | 7.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Coworking Quality | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.3 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Jeans | $98 per pair | $92 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $44 per dress | $52 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $104 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Dining Out | $139 per month | $138 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Cinema Ticket | $14 per ticket | $14 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Coffee | $3.58 per cup | $4.04 per cup |
| Beer | $6.35 per pint | $4.61 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $17 per meal | $14 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $75 per meal | $69 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Apples | $2.83 per kg | $2.88 per kg |
| Bread | $1.44 per loaf | $2.31 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 per bottle | $0.92 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.38 per liter |
| Rice | $2.25 per kg | $2.54 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $15 per kg | $9.80 per kg |
| Beef | $21 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.24 per bottle | $9.23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Groceries | $324 per month | $231 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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DE
Baden-Baden
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| Health Insurance | $35 per month | $288 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $58 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.67 per purchase | $12 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Housing | $635 per month | $634 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $786 per month | $1,096 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,560 per month | $1,730 per month |
| Coworking Space | $225 per month | $288 per month |
| Coliving Space | $751 per month | $923 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Leisure Activities | $69 per month | $58 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Haircut | $28 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.51 per kg | $9.23 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $37 per month | $46 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $40 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $23 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Transportation | $49 per month | $81 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.04 per trip | $5.19 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.20 per km | $2.54 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $49 per month | $75 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $14 per trip | $14 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.22 per liter | $2.13 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $14 per month | $29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Metz
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Baden-Baden
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| Utilities | $162 per month | $208 per month |