Graz
Austria
1/6
Budget$1,475
Internet155 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Graz vs Fukuoka.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
GrazAustria1/6
VS
FukuokaJapan3/6
$1,475Graz monthly budget
$1,280Fukuoka monthly budget
155 MbpsGraz internet
180 MbpsFukuoka internet
Decision summary
Fukuoka
Fukuoka leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Fukuoka
Speed
Fastest internet
Fukuoka
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie
Safety
Highest safety
Fukuoka
Air
Cleanest air
Tie
Walk
Most walkable
Graz
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Fukuoka
Japan
3/6
Budget$1,280
Internet180 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricGrazFukuoka
Total estimated budget
$1,475
$1,280
1-bed center rent
$850
$650
Coworking desk
$220
$220
Local meal
$15.5
$6.8
Cappuccino
$3.9
$3.5
Gym membership
$45
$65
Transport budget
$65
$70
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricGrazFukuoka
Internet speed
155 Mbps
180 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
8/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricGrazFukuoka
Safety index
82/100
87/100
Air quality
78/100
78/100
Walkability
9/10
8/10
Female safety
8/10
9/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
8/10
6/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricGrazFukuoka
Healthcare quality
Excellent
Excellent
English proficiency
Good
Average
Climate type
Central European continental
Humid subtropical
Best time to visit
May - Sep
Oct - Nov
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
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
Fukuoka
Japan
Strengths
- Lower living costs than Tokyo and Osaka
- Fast, reliable fiber internet and extensive 5G
- Exceptionally safe and clean urban environment
- Excellent ramen, seafood, and casual dining
- Airport is remarkably close to the city center
- Walkable core with efficient subway connections
Trade-offs
- Summer heat, humidity, and typhoon risk can be intense
- English is limited outside international-facing businesses
- Apartments often require substantial upfront move-in fees
- Digital-nomad community is smaller than Tokyo's
- Some smaller shops and bars remain cash-oriented
- Visa options for long-term remote workers are restrictive
Common visa routes
- Japan Digital Nomad Visa
- Temporary Visitor Visa Waiver
- Working Holiday 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.