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Palermo vs Catania

IT Italy IT Italy

Palermo, Italy compared with Catania, Italy: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
IT Palermo IT Catania
Country Italy Italy
Nomad score 6.7 / 10 6.4 / 10
Cost of living $2,672 / mo $2,652 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 20°C 26° / 20°C
Air quality (AQI) 53 Moderate 54 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
IT Palermo IT Catania
Average high 22.4°C 23.3°C
Average low 15.7°C 15.4°C
Precipitation 66 mm / mo 48 mm / mo
Sunshine 315 h / mo 319 h / mo
Humidity 71% 66%
Rain days 8.4 / mo 5.7 / mo
Wind speed 14.6 km/h 17.6 km/h

IT Palermo · average high by month

IT Catania · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
IT Palermo IT Catania
US AQI 53 54
PM2.5 14.3 µg/m³ 10.5 µg/m³
PM10 29.6 µg/m³ 26 µg/m³
Ozone 30 µg/m³ 47 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
IT Palermo IT Catania
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.3 3.3
Local Payment Services 7.5 7.4
Startup Scene 5.6 4.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
IT Palermo IT Catania
Air Conditioning 6.8 6.7
Green Spaces 5.5 4.7
Natural Disaster Risk 6.0 4.3
Noise Pollution 4.8 4.5
Seasonal Variety 6.6 6.4
Weather 7.8 7.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
IT Palermo IT Catania
Mobile Network Coverage 8.4 8.3
Power Grid Reliability 7.0 7.8
Public WiFi Availability 6.5 5.4
VPN Reliability 8.3 8.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
IT Palermo IT Catania
Accommodation Cost 6.0 6.3
Cost of Living 6.4 6.6
Currency Stability 9.2 9.1
Entertainment Cost 6.4 6.5
Food & Groceries 6.6 6.8
Gym Membership Cost 5.8 5.7
Transportation Cost 7.3 7.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
IT Palermo IT Catania
Culture 8.7 8.5
Indoors Fun 6.5 7.2
Language Learning Opportunities 7.2 6.7
Local Experiences & Tours 8.2 8.2
Nightlife 7.5 7.7
Outdoors & Nature 8.4 9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
IT Palermo IT Catania
Nomad Events & Meetups 5.5 3.9
Nomad Friendly 6.7 6.1
Online Community Presence 5.8 3.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
IT Palermo IT Catania
Cafes with WiFi 6.5 6.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.4 5.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.8 5.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.0 3.9
Internet Speed 7.3 7.5
Local SIM Card Availability 7.7 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
IT Palermo IT Catania
Fitness Facilities 6.8 6.5
Food Scene 8.7 8.5
Healthy Food Options 7.2 7.0
Yoga Studios 5.9 5.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
IT Palermo IT Catania
Healthcare 7.3 7.3
Healthcare Affordability 6.5 6.8
Healthcare Quality 7.8 6.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
IT Palermo IT Catania
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.0 8.0
Ease of Business Registration 5.0 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 4.2
Freedom of Speech 6.5 6.5
Political Stability 6.3 6.3
Tax Friendliness 4.8 4.8
Visa Ease 6.8 6.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
IT Palermo IT Catania
Air Quality 8.9 8.6
Cleanliness 3.5 3.5
Environmental Quality 5.0 5.0
Family Friendly 7.3 6.9
Language Barrier 5.7 4.5
Work-Life Balance 7.5 7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
IT Palermo IT Catania
Female Friendly 7.0 6.6
Racial Tolerance 6.4 6.3
Safety 6.5 6.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
IT Palermo IT Catania
Airport Connectivity 7.8 7.4
Cycling 4.5 3.5
Intercity Travel Options 6.6 6.3
Public Transit 6.1 5.2
Ride-sharing Services 5.3 4.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.7 5.4
Walkability 7.6 6.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
IT Palermo IT Catania
Coworking Quality 7.3 7.0
Freelance Ecosystem 6.0 4.6
Networking Opportunities 6.0 6.0
Remote Job Opportunities 5.1 4.5
Time Zone Favorability 8.3 8.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
IT Palermo IT Catania
Jeans $84 per pair $84 per pair
Summer Dress $34 per dress $34 per dress
Running Shoes $90 per pair $87 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
IT Palermo IT Catania
Dining Out $101 per month $101 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
IT Palermo IT Catania
Cinema Ticket $6.73 per ticket $8.98 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
IT Palermo IT Catania
Coffee $2.26 per cup $2.13 per cup
Beer $5.61 per pint $7.65 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14 per meal $17 per meal
Fast Food Combo $10 per meal $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $73 per meal $56 per meal
Apples $2.65 per kg $1.94 per kg
Bread $1.82 per loaf $1.64 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.36 per bottle $0.36 per bottle
Milk $1.43 per liter $1.40 per liter
Rice $2.33 per kg $2.62 per kg
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $18 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.59 per bottle $8.59 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
IT Palermo IT Catania
Groceries $292 per month $246 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
IT Palermo IT Catania
Doctor Visit (GP) $56 per visit $56 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.95 per purchase $5.95 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
IT Palermo IT Catania
Apartment (1 bedroom) $739 per month $539 per month
Housing $498 per month $539 per month
Coworking Space $274 per month $156 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,235 per month $1,010 per month
Coliving Space $786 per month $629 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
IT Palermo IT Catania
Internet & Mobile $37 per month $37 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
IT Palermo IT Catania
Leisure Activities $68 per month $72 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
IT Palermo IT Catania
Haircut $17 per visit $17 per visit
Laundry $8.98 per kg $0.84 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
IT Palermo IT Catania
Mobile Plan $11 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $26 per month $26 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $22 one-time $22 one-time
Gym Membership $56 per month $56 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $22 per hour $13 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
IT Palermo IT Catania
Taxi Start $3.43 per trip $4.49 per trip
Transportation $36 per month $39 per month
Taxi per km $2.01 per km $1.80 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $36 per month $39 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $13 per trip
Gasoline $2.27 per liter $2.27 per liter
Scooter Rental $343 per month $171 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
IT Palermo IT Catania
Utilities $207 per month $311 per month
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