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Glasgow

Scotland's largest city, distinct from Edinburgh, on the Clyde estuary.

In Glasgow, a mid-range month runs about $2,442 (£1,812) and there is some 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)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 50% of cities

Internet5.6/10

Faster internet than about 55% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking5.3/10

Weaker coworking than about 50% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness6.8/10

Better wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There6/10

Easier to reach than about 55% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

32 categories for Glasgow, 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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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Edinburgh (~70 km) · Dublin (~300 km)
  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Amsterdam (~700 km) · Rotterdam (~700 km)

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