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Cardiff vs Haarlem
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Cardiff vs Haarlem
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Budget verdict
Cardiff is 34% cheaper than Haarlem
$2,122 vs $3,204 per month, single — save about $1,082 a month ($12,986 a year).
Nomad Scores
Cardiff vs Haarlem at a glance
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Nomad Score
Cardiff78/100
Haarlem78/100
Monthly cost (solo)
Cardiff$953
Haarlem$1,246
Cost of living (incl. 1BR)
Cardiff$2,122
Haarlem$3,204
Fiber download
Cardiff272 Mbps
Haarlem339 Mbps
Cardiff vs Haarlem: which is better for digital nomads?
Comparing the pair head-to-head, Cardiff edges ahead at 78/100 vs 78/100 (a 0-point gap). The index behind it blends cost, connectivity, climate, safety and visas, with affordability the largest slice at 35%.
Remote-work infrastructure splits them: Cardiff averages 272 Mbps on fixed fiber and Haarlem 339 Mbps, at 15 ms and 8 ms latency. Put simply, Haarlem is the one to pick if download speed is your bottleneck — 241 Mbps mobile in Haarlem keeps you connected on the move.
The price tags tell the story fast: $953 per month as a single in Cardiff against $1,246 in Haarlem, with 1BR centre rents of $1,169 and $1,959. Including rent, Cardiff works out to $2,122 versus $3,204 — a 34% saving.
Cardiff also leads on climate, index 92 against 88. If calendar weather matters, Cardiff peaks in Jul, Aug and Haarlem in Jul, Aug.
Safety-wise, Haarlem leads at 7.6/10, ahead of Cardiff (6.0/10). The healthcare index runs 77/67 the same way.
Bottom line. Cardiff's ~34% cost advantage is hard to talk around — it is the one number here that moves most nomads' decisions on its own.
Cardiff vs Haarlem — FAQ
+Is Cardiff or Haarlem cheaper to live in?
Cardiff costs about $2,122 a month for a solo digital nomad ($953 spending plus $1,169 for a 1BR in the centre). Haarlem comes to $3,204 ($1,246 plus $1,959 for rent). Cardiff is the cheaper base, about 34% less.
+How much does a couple spend in Cardiff vs Haarlem?
For two people sharing, monthly costs run about $2,909 in Cardiff and $4,319 in Haarlem.
+Which city has a higher Nomad Score, Cardiff or Haarlem?
Cardiff tops the pair at 78/100 versus 78/100. Five weighted inputs produce that number: affordability 35%, internet 25%, climate 15%, safety 15% and visa freedom 10%.
+Which city has faster internet for remote work?
Haarlem has the faster fixed connection at 339 Mbps versus 272 Mbps, with 15 ms vs 8 ms latency.
+Is Cardiff or Haarlem safer for digital nomads?
Haarlem scores 7.6/10 for safety versus 6.0/10 in Cardiff.
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