Matera vs Capri — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Country	Italy	Italy
Nomad score	6.1 / 10	5.3 / 10
Cost of living	$3,076 / mo	$4,383 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	24° / 11°C	23° / 21°C
Air quality (AQI)	54 Moderate	54 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Average high	21.5°C	19°C
Average low	11°C	16.8°C
Precipitation	45 mm / mo	80 mm / mo
Sunshine	304 h / mo	311 h / mo
Humidity	67%	74%
Rain days	6.8 / mo	8.4 / mo
Wind speed	17.1 km/h	25.1 km/h

IT Matera · average high by month

J 11 F 13 M 14 A 18 M 24 J 31 J 34 A 33 S 28 O 22 N 17 D 13

IT Capri · average high by month

J 13 F 13 M 14 A 15 M 19 J 24 J 26 A 27 S 24 O 21 N 18 D 15

Air quality

Air quality
	IT Matera	IT Capri
US AQI	54	54
PM2.5	12 µg/m³	12.9 µg/m³
PM10	16.1 µg/m³	16.7 µg/m³
Ozone	57 µg/m³	97 µg/m³
UV index	0.4	0.3

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	3.3	2.2
Local Payment Services	7.4	6.7
Startup Scene	3.5	2.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Air Conditioning	6.4	6.3
Green Spaces	4.3	6.4
Natural Disaster Risk	7.7	6.9
Noise Pollution	6.2	5.7
Seasonal Variety	5.9	5.3
Weather	7.9	8.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Mobile Network Coverage	7.6	8.1
Power Grid Reliability	8.3	8.5
Public WiFi Availability	4.4	5.1
VPN Reliability	8.3	8.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Accommodation Cost	5.7	1.7
Cost of Living	6.7	2.4
Currency Stability	9.1	9.2
Entertainment Cost	6.5	2.9
Food & Groceries	6.7	2.5
Gym Membership Cost	6.0	3.2
Transportation Cost	7.3	3.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Culture	8.8	7.6
Indoors Fun	5.3	4.5
Language Learning Opportunities	5.4	4.3
Local Experiences & Tours	8.2	8.1
Nightlife	4.7	6.1
Outdoors & Nature	7.7	9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Nomad Events & Meetups	2.5	1.9
Nomad Friendly	5.3	4.1
Online Community Presence	2.3	2.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Cafes with WiFi	6.5	5.5
Coworking Spaces Availability	3.7	1.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	4.8	3.3
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.7	2.3
Internet Speed	6.8	7.2
Local SIM Card Availability	7.7	7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Fitness Facilities	5.3	4.9
Food Scene	7.0	8.1
Healthy Food Options	6.2	7.2
Yoga Studios	4.3	5.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Healthcare	7.0	6.6
Healthcare Affordability	7.4	6.5
Healthcare Quality	6.8	6.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	6.6	5.1
Ease of Business Registration	4.2	3.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.3	3.8
Freedom of Speech	8.5	8.4
Political Stability	7.1	7.0
Tax Friendliness	4.2	3.5
Visa Ease	6.0	5.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Air Quality	7.4	8.7
Cleanliness	7.2	7.9
Environmental Quality	7.7	8.9
Family Friendly	6.5	7.1
Language Barrier	5.0	5.3
Work-Life Balance	8.0	7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Female Friendly	7.8	8.4
Racial Tolerance	6.8	7.4
Safety	8.6	8.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Airport Connectivity	4.7	4.5
Cycling	2.8	2.4
Intercity Travel Options	5.1	4.8
Public Transit	3.7	4.5
Ride-sharing Services	2.2	1.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	3.4	5.7
Walkability	8.2	7.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Coworking Quality	3.9	2.7
Freelance Ecosystem	3.3	3.3
Networking Opportunities	3.5	3.2
Remote Job Opportunities	3.5	3.2
Time Zone Favorability	8.2	7.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Jeans	$81 per pair	$138 per pair
Summer Dress	$52 per dress	$92 per dress
Running Shoes	$93 per pair	$150 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Dining Out	$116 per month	$138 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Cinema Ticket	$12 per ticket	$14 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Coffee	$1.39 per cup	$5.19 per cup
Beer	$4.05 per pint	$9.23 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$14 per meal	$29 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$58 per meal	$115 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$10 per meal	$17 per meal
Apples	$2.89 per kg	$4.04 per kg
Bread	$1.73 per loaf	$3.23 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.93 per bottle	$2.88 per bottle
Milk	$1.50 per liter	$2.54 per liter
Rice	$2.31 per kg	$3.23 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$12 per kg	$21 per kg
Beef	$17 per kg	$32 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$12 per bottle	$21 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Groceries	$289 per month	$346 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Health Insurance	$0.00 per month	$58 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Doctor Visit (GP)	$69 per visit	$92 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$9.25 per purchase	$14 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Housing	$636 per month	$980 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$578 per month	$2,537 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$925 per month	$5,190 per month
Coworking Space	$139 per month	$404 per month
Coliving Space	$578 per month	$1,730 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Internet & Mobile	$52 per month	$58 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Leisure Activities	$35 per month	$58 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Haircut	$23 per visit	$46 per visit
Laundry	$8.10 per kg	$17 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Mobile Plan	$17 per month	$29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$35 per month	$52 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$17 one-time	$35 one-time
Gym Membership	$46 per month	$115 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$23 per hour	$46 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Transportation	$46 per month	$69 per month
Taxi Start	$4.63 per trip	$6.92 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.31 per km	$2.88 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$40 per month	$75 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$12 per trip	$21 per trip
Gasoline	$2.14 per liter	$2.42 per liter
Scooter Rental	$35 per month	$81 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	IT Matera	IT Capri
Utilities	$139 per month	$115 per month