Nomad Watch

Buffalo vs Burlington

Buffalo, United States compared with Burlington, Canada: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Country United States Canada
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 6.0 / 10
Cost of living $2,910 / mo $4,381 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 23° / 11°C 20° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI) 40 Good 61 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Average high 13.9°C 13.9°C
Average low 6.5°C 6.5°C
Precipitation 95 mm / mo 68 mm / mo
Sunshine 249 h / mo 256 h / mo
Humidity 75% 73%
Rain days 12.6 / mo 9.7 / mo
Wind speed 22.2 km/h 21.3 km/h

US Buffalo · average high by month

CA Burlington · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Buffalo CA Burlington
US AQI 40 61
PM2.5 4.7 µg/m³ 4.8 µg/m³
PM10 4.8 µg/m³ 4.8 µg/m³
Ozone 64 µg/m³ 97 µg/m³
UV index 3.8 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.8 4.7
Local Payment Services 8.2 8.7
Startup Scene 5.7 5.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Air Conditioning 7.3 7.3
Green Spaces 7.4 7.5
Natural Disaster Risk 7.6 7.8
Noise Pollution 6.2 6.5
Seasonal Variety 8.2 7.9
Weather 5.2 6.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 8.5
Power Grid Reliability 8.7 8.9
Public WiFi Availability 6.5 6.5
VPN Reliability 8.7 8.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Accommodation Cost 5.4 2.3
Cost of Living 5.7 3.0
Currency Stability 9.5 8.9
Entertainment Cost 5.6 3.9
Food & Groceries 5.8 3.3
Gym Membership Cost 5.5 4.4
Transportation Cost 5.6 4.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Culture 7.2 5.7
Indoors Fun 6.5 5.6
Language Learning Opportunities 3.3 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 6.6 6.0
Nightlife 6.5 3.7
Outdoors & Nature 7.9 7.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.3 3.3
Nomad Friendly 5.3 5.0
Online Community Presence 3.4 3.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Cafes with WiFi 7.1 7.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.6 4.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.5 5.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6 3.3
Internet Speed 8.3 8.3
Local SIM Card Availability 8.8 8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Fitness Facilities 6.2 6.9
Food Scene 6.6 6.7
Healthy Food Options 5.9 7.1
Yoga Studios 5.6 6.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Healthcare 5.6 6.6
Healthcare Affordability 3.7 4.7
Healthcare Quality 7.6 8.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 2.6
Ease of Business Registration 6.6 6.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.0 6.3
Freedom of Speech 8.9 9.0
Political Stability 7.7 8.8
Tax Friendliness 4.2 3.8
Visa Ease 5.1 6.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Air Quality 6.9 7.5
Cleanliness 6.3 8.2
Environmental Quality 6.3 7.7
Family Friendly 7.3 8.5
Language Barrier 9.1 9.2
Work-Life Balance 6.7 7.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Female Friendly 6.9 8.9
Racial Tolerance 6.6 8.6
Safety 6.8 9.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Airport Connectivity 6.8 6.7
Cycling 4.7 6.7
Intercity Travel Options 6.3 7.5
Public Transit 4.7 6.4
Ride-sharing Services 7.6 7.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.0 4.0
Walkability 5.7 6.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Coworking Quality 5.0 5.8
Freelance Ecosystem 4.6 5.0
Networking Opportunities 5.0 4.8
Remote Job Opportunities 5.4 6.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.7 7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Jeans $50 per pair $50 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $36 per dress
Running Shoes $80 per pair $86 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Dining Out $120 per month $131 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Cinema Ticket $12 per ticket $9.34 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Coffee $2.50 per cup $2.52 per cup
Beer $5.00 per pint $5.03 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $15 per meal $12 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $60 per meal $50 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.00 per meal $7.91 per meal
Apples $3.50 per kg $2.52 per kg
Bread $2.50 per loaf $1.80 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.50 per bottle $1.26 per bottle
Milk $1.10 per liter $1.80 per liter
Rice $2.00 per kg $1.80 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $8.62 per kg
Beef $12 per kg $11 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $13 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Groceries $350 per month $328 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Health Insurance $200 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Doctor Visit (GP) $100 per visit $0.00 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $10 per purchase $11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Housing $850 per month $1,567 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $950 per month $1,401 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,500 per month $1,797 per month
Coworking Space $150 per month $216 per month
Coliving Space $800 per month $862 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Internet & Mobile $60 per month $84 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Leisure Activities $50 per month $73 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Haircut $20 per visit $22 per visit
Laundry $5.00 per kg $5.03 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Mobile Plan $40 per month $43 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $60 per month $58 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $15 one-time $25 one-time
Gym Membership $40 per month $36 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $15 per hour $14 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Transportation $85 per month $80 per month
Taxi Start $3.50 per trip $2.70 per trip
Taxi per km $1.50 per km $1.26 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $75 per month $93 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $8.62 per trip
Gasoline $0.95 per liter $1.15 per liter
Scooter Rental $30 per month $18 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Buffalo CA Burlington
Utilities $150 per month $131 per month