At a glance
 PT
Viana do Castelo
|
 ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Nomad score | 6.5 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,189 / mo | $2,537 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 16°C | 27° / 15°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 47 Good | 35 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 18.2°C | 20.1°C |
| Average low | 12.5°C | 11.3°C |
| Precipitation | 143 mm / mo | 158 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 286 h / mo | 275 h / mo |
| Humidity | 80% | 80% |
| Rain days | 11.3 / mo | 11.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 22.7 km/h | 16.2 km/h |
PT
Viana do Castelo · average high by month
J 14
F 15
M 16
A 18
M 19
J 21
J 23
A 23
S 21
O 20
N 17
D 14
ES
Vigo · average high by month
J 14
F 16
M 16
A 19
M 21
J 24
J 27
A 28
S 24
O 22
N 17
D 15
Air quality
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 47 | 35 |
| PM2.5 | 8.3 µg/m³ | 7.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 15.8 µg/m³ | 10.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 82 µg/m³ | 33 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Startup Scene | 3.7 | 4.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Green Spaces | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.3 | 5.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Weather | 7.9 | 6.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.5 | 8.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
|
ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.7 | 6.0 |
| Cost of Living | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Currency Stability | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| Nightlife | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 8.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.2 | 3.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.9 | 5.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Internet Speed | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 8.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Food Scene | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.7 | 5.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.4 | 7.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
|
ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Political Stability | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 6.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Cleanliness | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Family Friendly | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.3 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Safety | 8.8 | 8.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
|
ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Cycling | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.2 | 7.0 |
| Public Transit | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 7.1 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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PT
Viana do Castelo
|
ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.9 | 7.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $90 per pair | $69 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $39 per dress | $46 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $98 per pair | $92 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $139 per month | $92 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $8.67 per ticket | $10 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.27 per cup | $1.96 per cup |
| Beer | $2.54 per pint | $3.46 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $13 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $52 per meal | $58 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.82 per meal | $9.80 per meal |
| Apples | $2.25 per kg | $2.88 per kg |
| Bread | $1.44 per loaf | $2.08 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.75 per bottle | $0.92 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.10 per liter | $1.27 per liter |
| Rice | $1.56 per kg | $2.08 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.86 per kg | $9.23 per kg |
| Beef | $14 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $6.93 per bottle | $9.23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $277 per month | $231 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $52 per visit | $69 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.24 per purchase | $9.23 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
|
ES
Vigo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $635 per month | $519 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $786 per month | $750 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,906 per month | $1,038 per month |
| Coworking Space | $168 per month | $138 per month |
| Coliving Space | $635 per month | $692 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $52 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $58 per month | $35 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $16 per visit | $17 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.51 per kg | $6.92 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $44 per month | $40 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $42 per month | $40 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $14 per hour | $14 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $35 per month | $46 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.99 per trip | $4.04 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.98 per km | $1.38 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $35 per month | $40 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.67 per trip | $8.07 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.17 per liter | $1.96 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $14 per month | $29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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PT
Viana do Castelo
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ES
Vigo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $127 per month | $92 per month |