Side-by-side city decision # Oaxaca City vs Girona. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link Oaxaca CityMexico2/6 VS GironaSpain4/6 $1,475Oaxaca City monthly budget $1,550Girona monthly budget 75 MbpsOaxaca City internet 360 MbpsGirona internet Decision summary Girona Girona leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Oaxaca City Speed Fastest internet Girona Vibe Best nomad vibe Oaxaca City Safety Highest safety Girona Air Cleanest air Girona Walk Most walkable Girona Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Oaxaca City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/mexico/oaxaca-city.md) Mexico 2/6 Budget$1,475 Internet75 Mbps Vibe9/10 [Girona](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/girona.md) Spain 4/6 Budget$1,550 Internet360 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 MetricOaxaca CityGirona Total estimated budget $1,475 $1,550 1-bed center rent $850 $950 Coworking desk $180 $190 Local meal $6.5 $15.5 Cappuccino $3.2 $2.1 Gym membership $35 $45 Transport budget $45 $40 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricOaxaca CityGirona Internet speed 75 Mbps 360 Mbps Nomad vibe 9/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricOaxaca CityGirona Safety index 62/100 78/100 Air quality 70/100 82/100 Walkability 8/10 9/10 Female safety 6/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 8/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricOaxaca CityGirona Healthcare quality Good Excellent English proficiency Average Average Climate type Subtropical highland with summer rains Mediterranean Best time to visit Oct - Apr 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. [Oaxaca City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/mexico/oaxaca-city.md) Mexico → ### Strengths * Exceptional food culture and affordable local markets * Walkable historic center with rich Zapotec and Mixtec heritage * Large, creative international remote-worker community * Mild highland climate for much of the year * Good value compared with Mexico City and major beach hubs * Frequent cultural events, galleries, mezcal bars, and workshops ### Trade-offs * Rents rise sharply during high season and major festivals * Tap water is not safe to drink * Internet and power can be less reliable in heavy rain * Spanish is important outside tourist-oriented businesses * Petty theft and street harassment require normal urban caution * Airport connections are limited compared with larger Mexican cities ### Common visa routes * 180-day visitor permit * Temporary Resident Visa * Permanent Resident Visa [Girona](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/girona.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Beautiful, highly walkable historic center * Generally safe and relaxed daily life * Fast fiber internet is widely available * Excellent Catalan food and produce * Easy rail access to Barcelona and France * Close to the Costa Brava and Pyrenees ### Trade-offs * Long-term rentals are competitive and rising * Smaller nomad scene than Barcelona * English is less common outside tourism and younger circles * Winters can feel damp and quiet * Girona Airport has limited year-round routes * Some services close for afternoon breaks or holidays ### Common visa routes * Spain Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa waiver or visa * Spanish Non-Lucrative 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.