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Eindhoven vs Raleigh

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Eindhoven vs Raleigh

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Eindhoven

Netherlands

#47 of 104 in the dataset

Raleigh

United States of America

#49 of 104 in the dataset

Nomad Score79/10079/100
Cost of living7 metrics
Monthly cost$2,823$2,861
Monthly cost (couple)$1,808$1,767
1BR centre$1,679$1,742
1BR outside centre$1,400$1,257
Inexpensive meal$21.61$20.00
Cappuccino$4.35$5.69
Monthly cost (family)$4,177$4,082
Internet2 metrics
Fiber
325 Mbps240 Mbps10 ms
480 Mbps260 Mbps12 ms
Mobile (4G/5G)
232 Mbps37 Mbps22 ms
430 Mbps31 Mbps29 ms
Quality of life7 metrics
Safety7.8/105.1/10
Climate index8584
Healthcare7665
Pollution index2140
Purchasing power138153
Quality of life index213184
Commute time23 min40 min
Visa & entry2 metrics
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Eindhoven vs Raleigh at a glance

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Nomad Score

Eindhoven79/100

Raleigh79/100

Monthly cost (solo)

Eindhoven$1,145

Raleigh$1,119

Cost of living (incl. 1BR)

Eindhoven$2,823

Raleigh$2,861

Fiber download

Eindhoven325 Mbps

Raleigh480 Mbps

Eindhoven vs Raleigh: which is better for digital nomads?

On paper, Eindhoven comes out in front with 79/100 versus 79/100 for Raleigh — a 0-point edge. Below we unpack the cost, connectivity, climate, safety and visa facts behind that headline.

Weather is a real tiebreaker here — Eindhoven reaches a climate index of 85 while Raleigh sits at 84; conditions are most comfortable around Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep in Eindhoven and Apr, May, Sep, Oct in Raleigh.

Living alone in a new city is easier where it feels safe: Eindhoven rates 7.8/10 and Raleigh 5.1/10 on the safety index — Eindhoven top.

Both cities pace fine for remote work, but the numbers favor Raleigh: 325 Mbps download in Eindhoven vs 480 Mbps in Raleigh (latency 10 ms vs 12 ms). The table below refreshes with your passport.

Day-to-day expenses separate the two. Eindhoven comes to about $1,145 a month for a solo nomad, Raleigh to $1,119. With centre rents at $1,679 and $1,742, the full bill runs $2,823 in Eindhoven and $2,861 in Raleigh — a 1% difference that favors Eindhoven.

Bottom line. With safety the widest split (7.8/10 vs 5.1/10), Eindhoven is the safer landing spot — weigh the rest against that.

Eindhoven vs Raleigh — FAQ

+Is Eindhoven or Raleigh cheaper to live in?

Eindhoven costs about $2,823 a month for a solo digital nomad ($1,145 spending plus $1,679 for a 1BR in the centre). Raleigh comes to $2,861 ($1,119 plus $1,742 for rent). Eindhoven is the cheaper base, about 1% less.

+How much does a couple spend in Eindhoven vs Raleigh?

For two people sharing, monthly costs run about $1,808 in Eindhoven and $1,767 in Raleigh.

+Which city has a higher Nomad Score, Eindhoven or Raleigh?

Eindhoven leads with 79/100 versus 79/100 for Raleigh — a 0-point gap. The score weighs affordability 35%, internet 25%, climate 15%, safety 15% and visa freedom 10%.

+Which city has faster internet for remote work?

Raleigh has the faster fixed connection at 480 Mbps versus 325 Mbps, with 10 ms vs 12 ms latency.

+Is Eindhoven or Raleigh safer for digital nomads?

Eindhoven scores 7.8/10 for safety versus 5.1/10 in Raleigh.

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