Side-by-side city decision # Graz vs A Coruña. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link GrazAustria1/6 VS A CoruñaSpain3/6 $1,475Graz monthly budget $1,445A Coruña monthly budget 155 MbpsGraz internet 250 MbpsA Coruña internet Decision summary A Coruña A Coruña leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget A Coruña Speed Fastest internet A Coruña Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Graz Air Cleanest air A Coruña Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Graz](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/austria/graz.md) Austria 1/6 Budget$1,475 Internet155 Mbps Vibe8/10 [A Coruña](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/a-coruna.md) Spain 3/6 Budget$1,445 Internet250 Mbps Vibe8/10 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 MetricGrazA Coruña Total estimated budget $1,475 $1,445 1-bed center rent $850 $850 Coworking desk $220 $180 Local meal $15.5 $15 Cappuccino $3.9 $2.1 Gym membership $45 $35 Transport budget $65 $35 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricGrazA Coruña Internet speed 155 Mbps 250 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricGrazA Coruña Safety index 82/100 78/100 Air quality 78/100 82/100 Walkability 9/10 9/10 Female safety 8/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 8/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricGrazA Coruña Healthcare quality Excellent Excellent English proficiency Good Average Climate type Central European continental Oceanic Best time to visit May - Sep May - Sep 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. [Graz](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/austria/graz.md) Austria → ### Strengths * Compact, highly walkable historic center * Reliable high-speed internet and strong public services * Safer and calmer than many larger European cities * Excellent access to parks, vineyards, and Alpine day trips * Good value relative to Vienna, Salzburg, and Western Europe * Strong student, technology, and research scene ### Trade-offs * Housing competition rises sharply before university terms * Winter can be cold, gray, and affected by valley inversions * Smaller international nomad scene than Vienna * Many administrative processes are German-language and paper-heavy * Sunday retail closures require planning * Long-stay immigration and tax rules can be complex ### Common visa routes * Schengen visa-free stay for eligible nationalities, up to 90 days in any 180-day period * Austria Visa D or residence permit for longer stays, subject to purpose and income requirements * Red-White-Red Card for qualifying skilled employment or self-employment routes [A Coruña](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/a-coruna.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Lower rents than Madrid, Barcelona, and many European coastal cities * Fast fiber internet is widely available in central neighborhoods * Very walkable compact center with an attractive Atlantic waterfront * Excellent seafood, markets, and affordable lunch menus * High safety standards and strong public healthcare * Mild summers without the intense heat of inland Spain ### Trade-offs * Frequent rain, wind, and gray skies outside summer * English is less widely spoken than in Spain's largest tourist hubs * Limited direct international flights compared with Madrid or Porto * Housing supply can be tight for furnished short-term rentals * Atlantic water is cool for much of the year * The remote-worker community is smaller than in Lisbon or Barcelona ### Common visa routes * Spain Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa or visa-free 90 days in 180 * Spanish non-lucrative residence 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.