At a glance
 IT
Ortigia
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 MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Malta |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,353 / mo | $2,660 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 19°C | 24° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 49 Good | 42 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 23°C | 20.4°C |
| Average low | 15.7°C | 18.7°C |
| Precipitation | 44 mm / mo | 39 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 323 h / mo | 326 h / mo |
| Humidity | 69% | 76% |
| Rain days | 5.4 / mo | 5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.6 km/h | 29.6 km/h |
IT
Ortigia · average high by month
J 16
F 16
M 17
A 19
M 23
J 30
J 33
A 32
S 29
O 25
N 21
D 17
MT
Għajnsielem · average high by month
J 15
F 15
M 15
A 16
M 19
J 24
J 26
A 27
S 26
O 23
N 21
D 17
Air quality
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 49 | 42 |
| PM2.5 | 11.1 µg/m³ | 9.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13 µg/m³ | 11.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 65 µg/m³ | 87 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.4 | 7.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Startup Scene | 2.8 | 4.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Green Spaces | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.6 | 4.8 |
| Weather | 8.4 | 7.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.7 | 8.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Cost of Living | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Currency Stability | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.4 | 5.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.4 | 3.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.3 | 3.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.2 | 6.7 |
| Nightlife | 6.1 | 3.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.8 | 3.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Internet Speed | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Food Scene | 8.3 | 5.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.6 | 3.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.7 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.1 | 7.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.1 | 7.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Political Stability | 7.0 | 8.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| Visa Ease | 5.8 | 7.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Cleanliness | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Family Friendly | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Language Barrier | 5.5 | 8.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Safety | 8.6 | 8.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Cycling | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Public Transit | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Walkability | 9.0 | 6.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.3 | 8.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $69 per pair | $69 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $40 per dress | $40 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $92 per pair | $93 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $58 per month | $69 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $10 per ticket | $10 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.50 per cup | $2.89 per cup |
| Beer | $5.19 per pint | $3.47 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $14 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $63 per meal | $58 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $10 per meal | $9.25 per meal |
| Apples | $2.31 per kg | $2.31 per kg |
| Bread | $1.73 per loaf | $1.73 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.92 per bottle | $0.93 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.50 per liter | $1.39 per liter |
| Rice | $2.31 per kg | $2.08 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.23 per kg | $9.25 per kg |
| Beef | $14 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $231 per month | $231 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $46 per month | $35 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $69 per visit | $35 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.23 per purchase | $12 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $404 per month | $578 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $634 per month | $752 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,038 per month | $1,388 per month |
| Coworking Space | $138 per month | $173 per month |
| Coliving Space | $807 per month | $925 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $35 per month | $29 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $23 per month | $35 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $21 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.92 per kg | $9.25 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $17 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $35 per month | $40 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $12 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $46 per month | $46 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $35 per month | $35 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.04 per trip | $5.78 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.08 per km | $1.73 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $40 per month | $40 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $12 per trip | $12 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.96 per liter | $1.62 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $40 per month | $29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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IT
Ortigia
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MT
Għajnsielem
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $115 per month | $81 per month |