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Edinburgh

Historic and walkable, but a smaller, quieter nomad scene than London or the continental hubs.

In Edinburgh, a mid-range month runs about $2,652 (£1,968) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 85% of cities

Internet5.5/10

Faster internet than about 55% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking6.2/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness4.3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There2.3/10

Harder to reach than about 85% of cities

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Everything we know

32 categories for Edinburgh, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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