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Florianopolis vs Nottingham

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Florianopolis vs Nottingham

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Florianopolis

Brazil

#5 of 104 in the dataset

Nottingham

United Kingdom

#90 of 104 in the dataset

Nomad Score93/10072/100
Cost of living7 metrics
Monthly cost$1,188$2,313
Monthly cost (couple)$849$1,770
1BR centre$651$1,193
1BR outside centre$480$973
Inexpensive meal$8.75$21.27
Cappuccino$2.43$4.66
Monthly cost (family)$1,961$4,089
Internet2 metrics
Fiber
341 Mbps197 Mbps10 ms
305 Mbps89 Mbps16 ms
Mobile (4G/5G)
287 Mbps28 Mbps28 ms
240 Mbps28 Mbps35 ms
Quality of life7 metrics
Safety5.5/104.7/10
Climate index9788
Healthcare6168
Pollution index3945
Purchasing power66131
Quality of life index149174
Commute time40 min30 min
Visa & entry2 metrics
Nomad visa stay12 months, renewable for another 12
Visa-free stay (your passport)

Florianopolis vs Nottingham at a glance

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Nomad Score

Florianopolis93/100

Nottingham72/100

Monthly cost (solo)

Florianopolis$537

Nottingham$1,120

Cost of living (incl. 1BR)

Florianopolis$1,188

Nottingham$2,313

Fiber download

Florianopolis341 Mbps

Nottingham305 Mbps

Florianopolis vs Nottingham: which is better for digital nomads?

The first number most nomads check — the Nomad Score — favors Florianopolis at 93/100 over Nottingham's 72/100, by 21 points. Under the hood, that score is a weighted average where affordability leads the mix at 35%.

Both cities pace fine for remote work, but the numbers favor Florianopolis: 341 Mbps download in Florianopolis vs 305 Mbps in Nottingham (latency 10 ms vs 16 ms). The table below refreshes with your passport.

On staying longer, Brazil's nomad visa runs for 12 months, renewable for another 12 in Florianopolis, while United Kingdom has none on record. Add your passport in the tool above and both visa-free stay rows fill in.

Florianopolis is the budget-lean option. A solo nomad budgets about $537 a month in Florianopolis versus $1,120 in Nottingham; a 1BR in the centre runs $651 against $1,193. All in, living costs land at $1,188 and $2,313 respectively — roughly 49% apart, in Florianopolis's favor.

Climate tilts one way: Florianopolis posts 97 on the climate index and Nottingham 88. For the best window, aim for Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr in Florianopolis or Jul, Aug in Nottingham.

Living alone in a new city is easier where it feels safe: Florianopolis rates 5.5/10 and Nottingham 4.7/10 on the safety index — Florianopolis top.

Bottom line. Nothing separates these two as sharply as the bill: Florianopolis at about $1,188/mo is the money pick.

Florianopolis vs Nottingham — FAQ

+Is Florianopolis or Nottingham cheaper to live in?

Florianopolis costs about $1,188 a month for a solo digital nomad ($537 spending plus $651 for a 1BR in the centre). Nottingham comes to $2,313 ($1,120 plus $1,193 for rent). Florianopolis is the cheaper base, about 49% less.

+How much does a couple spend in Florianopolis vs Nottingham?

For two people sharing, monthly costs run about $849 in Florianopolis and $1,770 in Nottingham.

+Which city has a higher Nomad Score, Florianopolis or Nottingham?

Florianopolis tops the pair at 93/100 versus 72/100. 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?

Florianopolis has the faster fixed connection at 341 Mbps versus 305 Mbps, with 10 ms vs 16 ms latency.

+Is Florianopolis or Nottingham safer for digital nomads?

Florianopolis scores 5.5/10 for safety versus 4.7/10 in Nottingham.

+How do the visa options compare between Florianopolis and Nottingham?

Florianopolis's country runs a digital nomad visa valid for 12 months, renewable for another 12, while Nottingham's country has no dedicated digital nomad visa in our database. Add your passport and the visa rows fill in your visa-free stay days.

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