Brighton vs Le Havre — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Country	United Kingdom	France
Nomad score	6.5 / 10	6.0 / 10
Cost of living	$4,924 / mo	$3,333 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	19° / 14°C	20° / 12°C
Air quality (AQI)	31 Good	42 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Average high	14.4°C	15°C
Average low	8.9°C	9.5°C
Precipitation	81 mm / mo	89 mm / mo
Sunshine	249 h / mo	254 h / mo
Humidity	81%	79%
Rain days	12 / mo	13.4 / mo
Wind speed	25.1 km/h	23.6 km/h

GB Brighton · average high by month

J 8 F 9 M 11 A 13 M 16 J 19 J 21 A 21 S 19 O 16 N 12 D 10

FR Le Havre · average high by month

J 8 F 10 M 12 A 14 M 17 J 20 J 21 A 22 S 20 O 17 N 12 D 9

Air quality

Air quality
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
US AQI	31	42
PM2.5	5.7 µg/m³	17.1 µg/m³
PM10	12.7 µg/m³	22.7 µg/m³
Ozone	65 µg/m³	10 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	6.1	4.6
Local Payment Services	9.1	8.6
Startup Scene	7.3	4.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Air Conditioning	3.1	3.8
Green Spaces	7.3	6.2
Natural Disaster Risk	8.5	8.1
Noise Pollution	5.7	5.8
Seasonal Variety	6.8	6.6
Weather	5.6	5.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Mobile Network Coverage	8.8	8.6
Power Grid Reliability	8.9	9.0
Public WiFi Availability	7.3	6.3
VPN Reliability	8.9	9.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Accommodation Cost	2.5	5.6
Cost of Living	3.6	5.6
Currency Stability	8.5	9.3
Entertainment Cost	4.5	5.2
Food & Groceries	4.5	5.5
Gym Membership Cost	4.8	6.0
Transportation Cost	5.0	6.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Culture	7.9	7.1
Indoors Fun	7.4	6.0
Language Learning Opportunities	6.5	6.1
Local Experiences & Tours	7.2	7.1
Nightlife	8.0	5.2
Outdoors & Nature	7.2	6.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Nomad Events & Meetups	5.8	2.8
Nomad Friendly	6.4	4.6
Online Community Presence	5.1	3.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Cafes with WiFi	8.1	6.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	7.4	4.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	7.1	5.1
Digital Nomad Popularity	5.3	3.0
Internet Speed	8.2	7.8
Local SIM Card Availability	8.6	8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Fitness Facilities	7.6	6.1
Food Scene	8.3	6.8
Healthy Food Options	8.5	6.1
Yoga Studios	8.1	4.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Healthcare	7.1	7.6
Healthcare Affordability	6.0	7.3
Healthcare Quality	8.2	7.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.0	2.5
Ease of Business Registration	6.8	4.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account	5.3	3.9
Freedom of Speech	8.7	8.7
Political Stability	8.3	7.8
Tax Friendliness	4.2	3.5
Visa Ease	6.1	6.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Air Quality	7.0	5.9
Cleanliness	6.9	6.9
Environmental Quality	7.2	6.5
Family Friendly	7.5	7.2
Language Barrier	9.6	4.1
Work-Life Balance	7.6	7.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Female Friendly	7.9	7.3
Racial Tolerance	7.5	6.7
Safety	7.5	7.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Airport Connectivity	7.4	5.2
Cycling	6.1	6.3
Intercity Travel Options	7.5	7.2
Public Transit	7.3	6.9
Ride-sharing Services	7.3	4.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	6.7	5.0
Walkability	8.2	7.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Coworking Quality	7.0	4.9
Freelance Ecosystem	6.5	4.6
Networking Opportunities	7.0	3.8
Remote Job Opportunities	6.6	4.6
Time Zone Favorability	7.9	8.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Jeans	$100 per pair	$98 per pair
Summer Dress	$51 per dress	$44 per dress
Running Shoes	$113 per pair	$110 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Dining Out	$187 per month	$139 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Cinema Ticket	$18 per ticket	$14 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Coffee	$5.14 per cup	$3.58 per cup
Beer	$8.27 per pint	$7.51 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$21 per meal	$17 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$93 per meal	$75 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$11 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$3.47 per kg	$2.83 per kg
Bread	$1.93 per loaf	$1.33 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.53 per bottle	$0.98 per bottle
Milk	$1.73 per liter	$1.44 per liter
Rice	$2.54 per kg	$2.43 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$10 per kg	$15 per kg
Beef	$17 per kg	$21 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$13 per bottle	$10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Groceries	$334 per month	$324 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Health Insurance	$0.00 per month	$40 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Doctor Visit (GP)	$0.00 per visit	$31 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$10 per purchase	$8.67 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Housing	$1,468 per month	$601 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,935 per month	$722 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$3,736 per month	$1,675 per month
Coworking Space	$367 per month	$214 per month
Coliving Space	$1,535 per month	$786 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Internet & Mobile	$60 per month	$52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Leisure Activities	$133 per month	$69 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Haircut	$43 per visit	$30 per visit
Laundry	$24 per kg	$7.51 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Mobile Plan	$27 per month	$25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$47 per month	$37 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$20 one-time	$17 one-time
Gym Membership	$60 per month	$40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$16 per hour	$21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Transportation	$113 per month	$35 per month
Taxi Start	$4.67 per trip	$4.04 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.60 per km	$2.25 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$109 per month	$64 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$19 per trip	$16 per trip
Gasoline	$2.07 per liter	$2.29 per liter
Scooter Rental	$16 per month	$14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	GB Brighton	FR Le Havre
Utilities	$260 per month	$162 per month