At a glance
 FR
Strasbourg
|
 DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Nomad score | 6.8 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,105 / mo | $3,723 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 14° / 3°C | 13° / 1°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 74 Moderate | 57 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 16.1°C | 16.3°C |
| Average low | 7.8°C | 7.9°C |
| Precipitation | 84 mm / mo | 71 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 250 h / mo | 251 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 75% |
| Rain days | 12.1 / mo | 11.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.9 km/h | 16.8 km/h |
FR
Strasbourg · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 13
A 15
M 20
J 26
J 26
A 26
S 22
O 17
N 9
D 6
DE
Karlsruhe · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 13
A 15
M 20
J 26
J 26
A 26
S 22
O 17
N 10
D 7
Air quality
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 74 | 57 |
| PM2.5 | 28.1 µg/m³ | 13 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 32.7 µg/m³ | 18.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 13 µg/m³ | 30 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Startup Scene | 6.6 | 6.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Green Spaces | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.3 | 8.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Weather | 6.6 | 6.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.9 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.8 | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Currency Stability | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.9 | 6.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.5 | 7.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.4 | 6.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.5 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.2 | 3.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Internet Speed | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.4 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Food Scene | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.8 | 8.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Political Stability | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Cleanliness | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Family Friendly | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Language Barrier | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.2 |
| Cycling | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Public Transit | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Walkability | 8.6 | 7.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.4 | 8.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $112 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $49 per dress | $46 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $121 per pair | $118 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $89 per month | $139 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $17 per ticket | $15 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.70 per cup | $3.37 per cup |
| Beer | $9.06 per pint | $5.61 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $15 per meal | $17 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $13 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $67 per meal | $78 per meal |
| Apples | $2.81 per kg | $3.12 per kg |
| Bread | $1.35 per loaf | $2.23 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.62 per bottle | $0.87 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.18 per liter | $1.07 per liter |
| Rice | $2.81 per kg | $2.49 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $15 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Beef | $28 per kg | $19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.86 per bottle | $8.67 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $369 per month | $370 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $43 per month | $127 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $34 per visit | $58 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $2.45 per purchase | $12 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $898 per month | $1,028 per month |
| Housing | $898 per month | $832 per month |
| Coworking Space | $225 per month | $337 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,066 per month | $2,022 per month |
| Coliving Space | $673 per month | $867 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $59 per month | $51 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $55 per month | $92 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
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|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $31 per visit | $35 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.12 per kg | $1.40 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $15 per month | $18 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $45 per month | $45 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.60 one-time | $5.60 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $30 per month | $50 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $22 per hour | $25 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
|
DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $3.48 per trip | $5.05 per trip |
| Transportation | $63 per month | $71 per month |
| Taxi per km | $1.13 per km | $3.14 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $63 per month | $71 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $9.15 per trip | $23 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.38 per liter | $2.20 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $123 per month | $11 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Strasbourg
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DE
Karlsruhe
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $118 per month | $243 per month |