At a glance
 FR
Pau
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 ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Spain |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,050 / mo | $4,558 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 16°C | 23° / 19°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 35 Good | 33 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19.4°C | 19°C |
| Average low | 9.6°C | 11.9°C |
| Precipitation | 101 mm / mo | 133 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 240 h / mo | 251 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 79% |
| Rain days | 12.5 / mo | 14.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 13.8 km/h | 17.3 km/h |
FR
Pau · average high by month
J 11
F 14
M 16
A 18
M 21
J 25
J 27
A 27
S 24
O 22
N 15
D 13
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
Air quality
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 35 | 33 |
| PM2.5 | 5.5 µg/m³ | 6.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6.3 µg/m³ | 8.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 41 µg/m³ | 66 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Startup Scene | 4.6 | 6.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Green Spaces | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 7.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.7 | 8.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.6 | 2.2 |
| Cost of Living | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.1 | 3.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.2 | 3.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.9 | 4.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.9 | 5.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Nightlife | 4.9 | 7.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.7 | 6.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.4 | 7.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.2 | 5.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 5.2 |
| Internet Speed | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.6 | 8.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| Food Scene | 7.2 | 9.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.8 | 8.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.5 | 6.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.2 | 8.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.4 | 7.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Political Stability | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.1 | 7.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Cleanliness | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Family Friendly | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Language Barrier | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 9.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Cycling | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Public Transit | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Walkability | 7.3 | 8.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 8.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $95 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $44 per dress | $40 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $110 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $139 per month | $139 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $11 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.35 per cup | $2.20 per cup |
| Beer | $6.35 per pint | $4.04 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $17 per meal | $17 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $64 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $2.83 per kg | $2.43 per kg |
| Bread | $1.44 per loaf | $1.56 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 per bottle | $0.98 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Rice | $2.25 per kg | $1.68 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $15 per kg | $9.47 per kg |
| Beef | $21 per kg | $19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.24 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $324 per month | $324 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $52 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $81 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $8.67 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $555 per month | $867 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $722 per month | $1,444 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,675 per month | $3,697 per month |
| Coworking Space | $214 per month | $266 per month |
| Coliving Space | $832 per month | $1,098 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $69 per month | $69 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $28 per visit | $25 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.51 per kg | $10 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $39 per month | $44 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $35 per month | $37 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.04 per trip | $5.95 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.20 per km | $1.21 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $38 per month | $37 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $16 per trip | $14 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.29 per liter | $2.06 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $17 per month | $17 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Pau
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ES
San Sebastián
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $162 per month | $127 per month |