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| ⭐️ Total score | 254 reviews |
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| 📡 Internet | |
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| 💨 Air quality (now) | |
| 💨 Air quality (annual) | |
| 👌 Safety | |
| 🤮 Food safety* | |
| 👮♀️ Lack of crime* | |
| 🤝 Lack of racism* | |
| 🎓 Education level* | |
| ⚡️ Power grid | |
| 🌊 Vulnerability to climate change | |
| 💰 Income level* | |
| 🙊 English speaking* | |
| 😤 People density | |
| 🚶 Walkability | |
| ✌️ Peace (no pol. conflict) | |
| 🚦 Traffic safety* | |
| 🏥 Hospitals | |
| 😄 Happiness* | |
| 🍸 Nightlife | |
| 📶 Free WiFi in city | |
| 🖥 Places to work from | |
| ❄️ A/C or heating | |
| 😁 Friendly to foreigners | |
| 🗯 Freedom of speech* | |
| 👩 Female friendly | |
| 🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly | |
| 🎅 Startup Score |
| 🌍 Continent | Latin America |
| 🚩 Country | Mexico |
| ⏱ Average trip length | 13 days |
| 📡 Internet speed (avg) | 6 Mbps |
| ⛅️ Weather (now) | ☀️ 28°C 83°F + 😊 Comfy (65%) = feels 30°C 86°F |
| 💨 Air quality (now) | 👎😷 121 US AQI = 🚬 🚬 / day |
| 💨 Air quality (annual avg) | 👎😷 70 US AQI |
| 🔌 Power | 115V60Hz |
| 🚕 Best taxi app* | |
| 🚑 Travel medical insurance |  Safetywing |
| 💸 100 MXN in USD | USD 5.81 |
| 🏧 Suggested ATM take out: | MXN 10,000 = USD 581 |
| 💸 Tipping | No |
| 💳 Cashless | 💵 No, cash only (esp. for foreigners) |
| 💻 Best coworking space | Nevermind |
| ☕️ Best coffee place | La Borra Del Cafe |
| 🏪 Best 24/7 coffee place | Hotel Riu Plaza |
| 🚰 Tap water | 🚫 No, not drinkable |
| ♻️ Return rate | 👍14% of visitors return |
| 👨👩👧👦 Population | 1,500,000 people |
| 👨👩👧👦 GDP per capita* | $8,444 / year |
| 😤 Population density | 🤨 busy: 13x13m (169m²) per person |
| 👫 Gender ratio (population) | 👨 46% 👱♀️ 54% |
| 👫 Gender ratio (young adults) | 👨 51% 👱♀️ 49% |
| 👫 Gender ratio (nomads) | 👨 81% 👱♀️ 19% |
| 🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed | Yes |
| ⛪️ Religious government | Non-religious |
| 💻 Online electronics shop | Linio |
| 🏠 Apartment listings | Comparto Depa |
| ✈️ Best short-haul air carrier | Volaris |
| ✈️ Best int'l air carrier | Aero Mexico |
| 🏥 Best hospital | San Javier Hospital |
| 💵 Cost of living for nomad | $1,883 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for expat | $1,225 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for family | $2,963 / month |
| 💵 Cost of living for local | $847 / month |
| 🏨 Hotel (median price) | $715 / month |
| 🏡 Airbnb (median price) | $994 / month |
| 🏠 1br studio rent in center | $612 / month |
| 🏨 Hotel (median price) | $33 / night |
| 🏠 Airbnb (median price) | $33 / night |
| 🏢 Coworking hot desk | $200 / month |
| 🍛 Dinner | $9 |
| 🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L) | $1 |
| 🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L) | $2 |
| ☕️ Coffee in cafe | $3 |
| 👩🏫 International school | $6,101 / year |
| 📱 Mobile data (~10GB) | $8 / month |
| 🚕 Taxi price (avg ~3km/2mi trip) | $2 / trip |
✅ Affordable to live
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm all year round
✅ Perfect humidity now
✅ Good air quality usually
✅ Nomad List members liked going here a lot
✅ Many Nomad List members have been
✅ Very easy to make friends
✅ Easy to do business
✅ Roads are pretty safe
✅ Democratic
✅ Safe for women
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco
❌ Freedom of speech is weak
❌ Not very safe
❌ Pretty slow internet
❌ Not much to do
❌ Not many Nomad List members right now
❌ Feels crowded
❌ Quality of education is low
❌ Hospitals are not that great
❌ People don't speak English well
❌ Not family friendly
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Feels | 7323° mild | 7725° warm | 8127° warm | 8228° warm | 8228° warm | 8429° warm | 7725° warm | 7524° warm | 7524° warm | 7725° warm | 7524° warm | 7524° warm |
| Real | 7323° mild | 7725° warm | 8228° very warm | 8429° very warm | 8429° very warm | 8027° warm | 7725° warm | 7524° warm | 7524° warm | 7725° warm | 7524° warm | 7524° warm |
| Humidity | nice 46% | nice 37% | too dry 29% | nice 31% | nice 36% | sweaty 71% | nice 84% | nice 88% | nice 91% | nice 75% | nice 52% | nice 47% |
| Rain | dry 10mm | dry 2mm | dry 1mm | dry 3mm | dry 44mm | rainy 241mm | rainy 404mm | rainy 362mm | rainy 360mm | rainy 122mm | dry 19mm | dry 6mm |
| Cloud | pockets 29% | clear 3% | clear 5% | pockets 20% | pockets 23% | cloudy 74% | cloudy 80% | cloudy 72% | cloudy 82% | cloudy 57% | pockets 24% | pockets 25% |
| Air quality | clean 0 US AQI | bad 115 US AQI | bad 115 US AQI | okay 99 US AQI | bad 109 US AQI | okay 67 US AQI | okay 86 US AQI | okay 70 US AQI | okay 69 US AQI | okay 68 US AQI | bad 106 US AQI | okay 70* US AQI |
| Sun | avoid sun 7 UVI | avoid sun 9 UVI | avoid sun 12 UVI | avoid sun 13 UVI | avoid sun 12 UVI | avoid sun 9 UVI | avoid sun 8 UVI | avoid sun 9 UVI | avoid sun 8 UVI | avoid sun 8 UVI | avoid sun 8 UVI | avoid sun 7 UVI |
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Most of the photos are a lie, the only one that is accurate is the “plaza de toros” all the others aren’t from Aguascalientes. Actually, Aguascalientes is a City, we have a pretty great urbanization, also, at least the 50% of the population have a great proficiency in English (including me), must of us are bilingual. I do really thing must of the information that you have es bay far incorrect. Also, there are better places here in which you can work than the one that is suggested here. Al
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 27° 81° 28° 83°AQI 23✈️14min$1,947 / mo6MbpsIt's a safe area of Mexico, and also even the people who try to sell you crap, 'vendors' is less aggressive here. I have done about 2.5 months total in PV (two separate trips). Airbnbs are plentiful near the centro and december 5, more expensive in the romantic zone and even more expensive in Sayulita. But central PV is pretty cheap, even inland from Hotel Zone is nice and cheap. Roads and walkways are narrow and horrible. Internet is OK. If you stay in PV central, the beach isn't so great for s
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 32° 90° 27° 80°🥵AQI 16✈️16min$2,964 / mo7MbpsI have a different experience than the other review. It's a fantastic little town - there are lots of tourists but there are many local joints and great spots with less people if you're willing to get out of the town square. Everyone is super friendly and it's easy to meet people here. There are a few good spots to co-work and the internet has been fine (not the best but more than usable for remote work i.e. software engineer). There's a good spot for surfing as a beginner, then there are the mo
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 32° 90° 28° 83°🥵AQI 22✈️18min$2,976 / mo11MbpsJust spent almost two weeks here after a two week stay in SMA. This is a very pretty town, but 2 weeks is too long (3 days max if you just want to vacation). There are many many steps and hills, so walking is the best way to get around. I felt safe in the tourist areas, but with many narrow passageways, be careful if you are alone. There is a lot of dogs barking at all hours that echo due to this area being a valley. There is very little green space. Also, not sure if there was some recent
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 26° 79° 26° 80°AQI 30✈️18min$2,830 / mo5MbpsSan Miguel de Allende is a very cute town. The colors and architecture of the buildings really give a European vibe, not to mention the cobblestone roads. It’s a fantastic place to stay for one week max! Also, there are A LOT of old, wealthy gringo retirees here that were once hippies, so a lot of organic and vegan options are here. It’s in the low 80’s each day and sunny. Once the sun sets, the temp drops and feels amazing outside. Long sleeves or light jacket is plenty. Pros: -bea
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 28° 82° 27° 80°AQI 24✈️22min$2,755 / mo7Mbps⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 28° 82° 27° 80°AQI 33✈️23min$2,583 / mo5MbpsStayed here for about a month. Queretaro is a great foodie place, and you'll enjoy the old colonial city and a view of the aqueduct. The weather is favorable, safety is high, middle class majority and also very walkable. But aside from that, it can get really boring like a mexican suburbia. It is like a watered-down version of mexican culture.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 27° 81° 26° 80°AQI 24✈️25min$2,045 / mo6Mbps⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 19° 66° 19° 67°AQI 48✈️33min$1,667 / mo7MbpsI stayed here for 6 months and I absolutely love Mexico City. The life is comfortable if you stay in the bubbles, namely Roma Norte, Condesa and Polanco, but the living cost has increased 30% since last year, due to the inflation and skyrocketing mexican pesos. Mexican people are so friendly and I never had any safety issues. Definitely will be back in the future.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 22° 72° 22° 72°AQI 80😷✈️37min$1,953 / mo11MbpsGood city to live in, welcoming to foreigners. Lived here for decades and always felt welcome by the people. Cost of living is low, only negative thing is that it is relarively new, with no real historic areas, and there isn’t as much to do as there is in other larger cities.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 30° 86° 33° 92°🥵AQI 35✈️44min$1,828 / mo6Mbps⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 21° 70° 21° 70°AQI 59😷✈️47min$2,604 / mo6MbpsOne of the top 5 capital for industries and commerce, som of the most important companies have a sede in this city. Super easy to fly around the world. Wonderful places to visit for families or alome. Friendly people and it is the capitol of the comedy in Mexico.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 34° 93° 33° 91°🥵AQI 67😷✈️51min$2,097 / mo6MbpsI stayed here for 6 months and I absolutely love Mexico City. The life is comfortable if you stay in the bubbles, namely Roma Norte, Condesa and Polanco, but the living cost has increased 30% since last year, due to the inflation and skyrocketing mexican pesos. Mexican people are so friendly and I never had any safety issues. Definitely will be back in the future.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 22° 72° 22° 72°AQI 80😷✈️37min$1,953 / mo11MbpsIt's a safe area of Mexico, and also even the people who try to sell you crap, 'vendors' is less aggressive here. I have done about 2.5 months total in PV (two separate trips). Airbnbs are plentiful near the centro and december 5, more expensive in the romantic zone and even more expensive in Sayulita. But central PV is pretty cheap, even inland from Hotel Zone is nice and cheap. Roads and walkways are narrow and horrible. Internet is OK. If you stay in PV central, the beach isn't so great for s
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 32° 90° 27° 80°🥵AQI 16✈️16min$2,964 / mo7MbpsLoved this city! It is not big although has great nightlife, coworkings, amazing streetart and is quite cheap. Although, when I visited in December 2021 they had problems with garbage removal.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 24° 75° 24° 75°AQI 12✈️1h$1,997 / mo6MbpsTouristy circus of a place. Everyone is trying to rip you off... even as fluent Spanish speaker. Check out PV or anywhere west coast instead.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 44° 111° 32° 89°🥵AQI 21✈️2h$2,313 / mo6MbpsHow did SF get scored #98 on Nomad score? I agree with most of the reviews posted here. I generally work from home, but we recently rented a small conference room for a meeting. It was $250 per hour.. (yes Per Hour... no typos here).
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 16° 61° 16° 61°AQI 119😷✈️4h$6,119 / mo70MbpsI have a different experience than the other review. It's a fantastic little town - there are lots of tourists but there are many local joints and great spots with less people if you're willing to get out of the town square. Everyone is super friendly and it's easy to meet people here. There are a few good spots to co-work and the internet has been fine (not the best but more than usable for remote work i.e. software engineer). There's a good spot for surfing as a beginner, then there are the mo
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 32° 90° 28° 83°🥵AQI 22✈️18min$2,976 / mo11MbpsI spent 4 months working here during summertime. It's one of the best summers I have ever had in my life. The city is just amazing and offers dozens of outdoor activities. There are so many different places such as parks, lakes, hills, mountains, beaches, etc. Also, you can feel the Californication vibe on every step. I lived in Hollywood and I would avoid this place at any cost. It's just too overrated and won't meet your expectations. Hollywood (esp. West Hollywood) is a big pile of dirtiness
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 21° 70° 21° 69°AQI 40✈️3h$5,258 / mo48MbpsJust spent almost two weeks here after a two week stay in SMA. This is a very pretty town, but 2 weeks is too long (3 days max if you just want to vacation). There are many many steps and hills, so walking is the best way to get around. I felt safe in the tourist areas, but with many narrow passageways, be careful if you are alone. There is a lot of dogs barking at all hours that echo due to this area being a valley. There is very little green space. Also, not sure if there was some recent
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 26° 79° 26° 80°AQI 30✈️18min$2,830 / mo5MbpsThe scores are misleading and do not represent the reality of Medellin. Internet is super fast in most places and it's very safe (the murder rate is 15 for 100,000 which is well below most US cities).
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 24° 75° 24° 75°AQI 72😷✈️5h$1,380 / mo5MbpsSan Miguel de Allende is a very cute town. The colors and architecture of the buildings really give a European vibe, not to mention the cobblestone roads. It’s a fantastic place to stay for one week max! Also, there are A LOT of old, wealthy gringo retirees here that were once hippies, so a lot of organic and vegan options are here. It’s in the low 80’s each day and sunny. Once the sun sets, the temp drops and feels amazing outside. Long sleeves or light jacket is plenty. Pros: -bea
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 28° 82° 27° 80°AQI 24✈️22min$2,755 / mo7MbpsSeaweed - Summer is seaweed season and it stinks which ruins the awesome beaches. Town center is very hip and trendy now and prices are going up. My tip, winter is best, the weather in summer is scorching. Oh, and find a place with AC, you'll need it
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 47° 117° 33° 91°🥵AQI 21✈️2h$2,288 / mo11MbpsSafe, because it's basically a police state. Two cop cars on every block. After you've done the tourist stuff there really isn't much to do. Almost no nightlife center, flat, no parks, and I have to say it's a very boring city. If you just need a place that is cheaper than Playa Del Carmen and want to rent a house to hole up and work, then Merida might be for you. Personally after a week I found it very boring.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 47° 117° 34° 94°🥵AQI 21✈️2h$1,634 / mo6MbpsIt's a safe area of Mexico, and also even the people who try to sell you crap, 'vendors' is less aggressive here. I have done about 2.5 months total in PV (two separate trips). Airbnbs are plentiful near the centro and december 5, more expensive in the romantic zone and even more expensive in Sayulita. But central PV is pretty cheap, even inland from Hotel Zone is nice and cheap. Roads and walkways are narrow and horrible. Internet is OK. If you stay in PV central, the beach isn't so great for s
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 32° 90° 27° 80°🥵AQI 16✈️16min$2,964 / mo🌇 Also went here137 peopleI stayed here for 6 months and I absolutely love Mexico City. The life is comfortable if you stay in the bubbles, namely Roma Norte, Condesa and Polanco, but the living cost has increased 30% since last year, due to the inflation and skyrocketing mexican pesos. Mexican people are so friendly and I never had any safety issues. Definitely will be back in the future.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 22° 72° 22° 72°AQI 80😷✈️37min$1,953 / mo🌇 Also went here281 peopleLoved this city! It is not big although has great nightlife, coworkings, amazing streetart and is quite cheap. Although, when I visited in December 2021 they had problems with garbage removal.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 24° 75° 24° 75°AQI 12✈️1h$1,997 / mo🌇 Also went here118 peopleTouristy circus of a place. Everyone is trying to rip you off... even as fluent Spanish speaker. Check out PV or anywhere west coast instead.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 44° 111° 32° 89°🥵AQI 21✈️2h$2,313 / mo🌇 Also went here153 people⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 41° 106° 31° 87°🥵AQI 21✈️2h$2,363 / mo🌇 Also went here111 peopleThe scores are misleading and do not represent the reality of Medellin. Internet is super fast in most places and it's very safe (the murder rate is 15 for 100,000 which is well below most US cities).
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 24° 75° 24° 75°AQI 72😷✈️5h$1,380 / mo🌇 Also went here164 peopleWelcome to the city of main characters. New Yorkers can be incredibly friendly, we're quick to invite you into our places and plans and most of us enjoy a revolving circle of not-so-close friends and a little core group of people. New York makes it easy to do the best work of your life and have fun all night in between. Everything is a tap away. Nightlife can be fun, but the real underground parties have all progressively moved out to no-mans-land in Ridgewood and Bushwick (semi-convenient only
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 21° 70° 21° 69°AQI 39✈️5h$6,572 / mo🌇 Also went here126 peopleNot true that people are racist in Buenos Aires, people are very curious about foreigners culture. Foreigners are very sensitive to Argentinian communication culture. It is imposible to judge a whole region about "respect" by staying one week as tourist. If you go to Argentina don't assume you are entitled to be treated as king because you bring dollars. The society has been in economic crisis for 40 years and yet they manage to keep sense of humor and passion, and like any other metropolis you
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 23° 73° 23° 73°AQI 38✈️10h$1,665 / mo🌇 Also went here113 people7 years ago Lisbon was amazing. Since it became trendy lost what made it unique. I will return when the hype is gone!
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 24° 75° 24° 76°AQI 16✈️12h$3,625 / mo🌇 Also went here120 peopleHow did you guys classified Penge as rich? It is one of the worst neighbourhood I have ever been in London, the ammount of people I know that have been robbed there is appalling.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 18° 64° 17° 62°AQI 19✈️12h$6,020 / mo🌇 Also went here153 peopleA top city. Everything works, beautiful greenery (hehe), cycling everywhere, happy people, great nightlife... Lots to love about. For nomads? Not a chance. Price of housing is outrageous, and the city is expensive af. They charge you 4.5-5 eur for a capuccino, completely shameless. An hour of public transport is 3 euros. I could go on and on. I'd love to live there, but it's not worth it.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 18° 64° 18° 65°AQI 25✈️12h$5,807 / mo🌇 Also went here102 peopleThis city is incredible. Now I understand why Parisians look down on other cities. It is endless. Museums, history, cool bars, incredible food, diversity, beautiful people nicely dressed... It helps a lot to speak French. It's expensive. I'd love to nomad here for a month or two. I really liked Marais as an area.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 18° 64° 18° 65°AQI 63😷✈️12h$5,345 / mo🌇 Also went here119 peopleI stayed in Poblenou, which is a really chill upcoming area outside of the tourism of Barcelona. Really enjoyed it. Very tranquil. People were relatively friendly compared to most in Europe and there was lots of nice food and coffee places. Also pretty okay gyms. Really enjoyed Barcelona this time! Just make sure you stay outside the tourist areas.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌥 Feels 25° 77° 25° 77°AQI 26✈️13h$4,510 / mo🌇 Also went here129 peopleI've been hanging out in Berlin on and off for 30 years. It is very safe for women. It is much friendlier than it used to be. There are loads of vegan restaurants now. The nightlife and specially jazz clubs are amazing! I have an excellent apartment to rent out in Wedding - which used to have a boring reputation but now is very cool.
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety ☀️ Feels 28° 82° 27° 80°AQI 42✈️13h$4,040 / mo🌇 Also went here128 peopleI spent only one week here, so I can’t give super well-rounded opinion. Unfortunately BKK wasn’t for me, and I figured that out very quickly. I prefer working in cafes on USA stock market hours. I found nearly every decent cafe in Bangkok closed at 6pm or 8pm at the latest. Yes, there are some coworking places, but most don’t allow you to stay after 6pm on a drop-in basis. Traffic was hectic and stressful. Traffic jams on random streets in the middle of the day were common, so doing city t
⭐️ All 💵 Cost 📡 😀 Fun 👮 Safety 🌧 Feels 43° 109° 34° 93°🥵AQI 44✈️21h$1,345 / mo🌇 Also went here136 people
