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Seattle vs Victoria

Seattle, United States compared with Victoria, Canada: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
US Seattle CA Victoria
Country United States Canada
Nomad score 6.4 / 10 6.5 / 10
Cost of living $5,698 / mo $3,159 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 14° / 9°C 13° / 9°C
Air quality (AQI) 69 Moderate 42 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Seattle CA Victoria
Average high 15.3°C 14.2°C
Average low 8.1°C 7.7°C
Precipitation 93 mm / mo 87 mm / mo
Sunshine 238 h / mo 250 h / mo
Humidity 77% 77%
Rain days 11.5 / mo 11.1 / mo
Wind speed 19 km/h 19.4 km/h

US Seattle · average high by month

CA Victoria · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Seattle CA Victoria
US AQI 69 42
PM2.5 26.1 µg/m³ 8 µg/m³
PM10 26.8 µg/m³ 8.2 µg/m³
Ozone 6 µg/m³ 30 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Seattle CA Victoria
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 6.4 5.1
Local Payment Services 8.9 8.9
Startup Scene 8.9 6.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Seattle CA Victoria
Air Conditioning 6.4 5.8
Green Spaces 8.8 8.3
Natural Disaster Risk 5.6 5.2
Noise Pollution 5.5 6.5
Seasonal Variety 6.9 7.5
Weather 5.8 6.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Seattle CA Victoria
Mobile Network Coverage 9.0 8.5
Power Grid Reliability 8.9 8.4
Public WiFi Availability 7.7 6.8
VPN Reliability 9.1 9.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Seattle CA Victoria
Accommodation Cost 2.2 3.4
Cost of Living 2.7 3.5
Currency Stability 9.5 8.4
Entertainment Cost 3.0 4.6
Food & Groceries 3.1 4.6
Gym Membership Cost 3.7 4.9
Transportation Cost 4.5 5.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Seattle CA Victoria
Culture 7.9 7.1
Indoors Fun 7.5 6.3
Language Learning Opportunities 6.5 6.5
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 7.4
Nightlife 6.9 4.7
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 9.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Seattle CA Victoria
Nomad Events & Meetups 6.4 5.3
Nomad Friendly 6.7 6.8
Online Community Presence 6.1 5.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Seattle CA Victoria
Cafes with WiFi 8.3 7.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 8.8 6.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 7.6 6.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 6.0 4.7
Internet Speed 8.7 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 8.5 8.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Seattle CA Victoria
Fitness Facilities 7.7 7.2
Food Scene 8.3 7.5
Healthy Food Options 8.3 7.9
Yoga Studios 7.7 7.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Seattle CA Victoria
Healthcare 5.4 6.4
Healthcare Affordability 2.7 4.3
Healthcare Quality 8.8 8.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Seattle CA Victoria
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.2 5.5
Ease of Business Registration 6.5 6.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.7 5.5
Freedom of Speech 6.3 7.9
Political Stability 4.8 8.3
Tax Friendliness 3.2 4.3
Visa Ease 7.6 7.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Seattle CA Victoria
Air Quality 10.0 9.6
Cleanliness 5.8 8.1
Environmental Quality 7.5 8.4
Family Friendly 7.6 8.1
Language Barrier 9.3 9.2
Work-Life Balance 6.7 8.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Seattle CA Victoria
Female Friendly 7.0 7.8
Racial Tolerance 7.5 8.3
Safety 6.3 7.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Seattle CA Victoria
Airport Connectivity 8.8 5.8
Cycling 6.6 8.0
Intercity Travel Options 7.3 6.1
Public Transit 7.6 6.2
Ride-sharing Services 8.5 6.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 8.2 6.8
Walkability 7.5 7.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Seattle CA Victoria
Coworking Quality 8.3 7.8
Freelance Ecosystem 7.9 6.0
Networking Opportunities 8.5 6.9
Remote Job Opportunities 7.8 5.7
Time Zone Favorability 6.6 6.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Seattle CA Victoria
Jeans $77 per pair $58 per pair
Summer Dress $48 per dress $40 per dress
Running Shoes $119 per pair $101 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Seattle CA Victoria
Dining Out $245 per month $184 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Seattle CA Victoria
Cinema Ticket $18 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Seattle CA Victoria
Coffee $6.46 per cup $4.24 per cup
Beer $7.95 per pint $5.13 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $21 per meal $16 per meal
Fast Food Combo $14 per meal $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $93 per meal $65 per meal
Apples $5.72 per kg $4.57 per kg
Bread $4.33 per loaf $2.56 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.63 per bottle $1.53 per bottle
Milk $1.09 per liter $2.28 per liter
Rice $4.83 per kg $3.44 per kg
Chicken Fillets $19 per kg $10 per kg
Beef $23 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle $16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Seattle CA Victoria
Groceries $475 per month $247 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Seattle CA Victoria
Health Insurance $385 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Seattle CA Victoria
Doctor Visit (GP) $167 per visit $53 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.26 per purchase $11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Seattle CA Victoria
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,000 per month $1,409 per month
Housing $1,680 per month $1,307 per month
Coworking Space $289 per month $166 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $3,600 per month $1,554 per month
Coliving Space $1,500 per month $916 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Seattle CA Victoria
Internet & Mobile $117 per month $74 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Seattle CA Victoria
Leisure Activities $145 per month $38 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Seattle CA Victoria
Haircut $29 per visit $25 per visit
Laundry $3.50 per kg $0.88 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Seattle CA Victoria
Mobile Plan $45 per month $25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $72 per month $49 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $45 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $82 per month $38 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $28 per hour $7.07 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Seattle CA Victoria
Taxi Start $2.60 per trip $2.83 per trip
Transportation $108 per month $81 per month
Taxi per km $1.68 per km $1.65 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $108 per month $60 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $11 per trip $11 per trip
Gasoline $1.40 per liter $1.40 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.00 per month $18 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Seattle CA Victoria
Utilities $182 per month $62 per month
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