At a glance
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Country | France | France |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,380 / mo | $3,986 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 12°C | 26° / 16°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 59 Moderate | 51 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Average high | 16.8°C | 20.3°C |
| Average low | 7.7°C | 9.5°C |
| Precipitation | 70 mm / mo | 58 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 271 h / mo | 308 h / mo |
| Humidity | 73% | 68% |
| Rain days | 10.8 / mo | 6.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.6 km/h | 19.9 km/h |
FR
Saint-Étienne · average high by month
J 7
F 10
M 12
A 15
M 19
J 25
J 26
A 27
S 22
O 18
N 11
D 8
FR
Aix-en-Provence · average high by month
J 11
F 13
M 15
A 18
M 22
J 29
J 31
A 31
S 25
O 21
N 15
D 12
Air quality
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| US AQI | 59 | 51 |
| PM2.5 | 15.1 µg/m³ | 10.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 18.3 µg/m³ | 13 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 48 µg/m³ | 59 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Startup Scene | 4.2 | 6.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Air Conditioning | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Weather | 6.4 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.6 | 8.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.4 | 3.4 |
| Cost of Living | 6.1 | 4.2 |
| Currency Stability | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.8 | 6.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Culture | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 4.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.5 | 4.4 |
| Internet Speed | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 8.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.8 | 7.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.7 | 6.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Healthcare | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.0 | 8.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Political Stability | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Visa Ease | 6.2 | 4.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Air Quality | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Cleanliness | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Family Friendly | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Female Friendly | 7.1 | 7.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 8.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.3 | 7.2 |
| Cycling | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Public Transit | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.3 | 7.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Walkability | 6.8 | 8.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Coworking Quality | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.2 | 5.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 8.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Jeans | $98 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $44 per dress | $49 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $121 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Dining Out | $92 per month | $139 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Coffee | $2.54 per cup | $3.24 per cup |
| Beer | $6.35 per pint | $7.51 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $16 per meal | $20 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $69 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $2.83 per kg | $3.35 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 | $1.44 per liter |
| Rice | $2.25 per kg | $2.48 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $15 per kg | $17 per kg |
| Beef | $23 per kg | $23 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.24 per bottle | $9.24 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Groceries | $289 per month | $370 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Health Insurance | $35 per month | $40 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $31 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.82 per purchase | $14 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Housing | $485 per month | $832 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $601 per month | $1,028 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,444 per month | $2,426 per month |
| Coworking Space | $185 per month | $318 per month |
| Coliving Space | $751 per month | $1,098 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Leisure Activities | $46 per month | $69 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Haircut | $28 per visit | $32 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.35 per kg | $7.51 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $39 per month | $44 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $46 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $37 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $23 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Transportation | $67 per month | $35 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.47 per trip | $4.74 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.20 per km | $2.43 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $68 per month | $35 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $17 per trip | $18 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.25 per liter | $2.29 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $0.29 per month | $0.29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Étienne
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Aix-en-Provence
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| Utilities | $162 per month | $150 per month |