Side-by-side city decision # Girona vs Venice. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link GironaSpain4 VS VeniceItaly1 $1,440Girona monthly budget $1,960Venice monthly budget 100 MbpsGirona internet 50 MbpsVenice internet Decision summary Girona Girona leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Girona Speed Fastest internet Girona Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Girona Air Cleanest air Girona Walk Most walkable Venice Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Girona](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/girona.md) Spain 4/6 Budget$1,440 Internet100 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Venice](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/venice.md) Italy 1/6 Budget$1,960 Internet50 Mbps Vibe7/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals Total estimated budget $1,440 $1,960 1-bed center rent $800 $1,200 Coworking desk $150 $250 Local meal $12 $18 Cappuccino $2.5 $2.5 Gym membership $40 $80 Transport budget $40 $60 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 100 Mbps 50 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 75/100 60/100 Air quality 75/100 70/100 Walkability 8/10 9/10 Female safety 8/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 8/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Good Good English proficiency Average Average Climate type Mediterranean Mediterranean Best time to visit Apr - Jun Apr - Jun Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Girona](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/girona.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Stunning medieval old town with riverside charm * Excellent food scene influenced by Catalan cuisine * Close to Costa Brava beaches and Barcelona * Lower cost of living than Barcelona or Madrid * Safe and walkable city with good public transport * Rich cultural festivals and mild climate year-round ### Trade-offs * Limited nightlife compared to larger Spanish cities * Catalan language can be a barrier for newcomers * Summer months can be crowded with tourists * Fewer coworking spaces than Barcelona * Bureaucratic processes can be slow and complex * Heating in older apartments can be inefficient ### Common visa routes * Schengen Tourist (90 days) * Non-Lucrative Visa * Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) [Venice](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/venice.md) Italy → ### Strengths * Unmatched historical beauty and canals * Excellent walkability - no cars needed * Rich arts and culture scene * Good healthcare system * Safe, low crime rate * Delicious local cuisine ### Trade-offs * Extremely expensive rent and groceries * Overwhelming tourist crowds year-round * Limited coworking spaces compared to other cities * Slow internet in some older buildings * High cost of eating out * Aqua alta (flooding) in winter ### Common visa routes * Schengen C (Tourist) - 90 days * Digital Nomad Visa (Italy) - up to 1 year * Student Visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.