---
title: "Living in Girona as a digital nomad: cost, safety, visa, internet"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/girona
description: "Medieval city near Barcelona with a cycling cult"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Girona, Spain

Girona scores 72.2/100 for digital nomads under balanced weights, ranking 47 of 1000 cities. Expect about $2,200 per month (country-level estimate), a nomad visa (International teleworking visa (digital nomad visa)), and a measured median download speed of 87.7 Mbps.

Girona is a medieval walled city 40 minutes from Barcelona that became the base of professional cyclists and the remote workers who followed. The old town, the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees are all close; costs are well below Barcelona's.

Known for: Pro-cycling base, Jewish quarter, Costa Brava nearby, High-speed train to Barcelona.

## Scores (balanced weights, 0–100)

| Factor | Score |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 72.2 |
| Cost of living | 29 |
| Safety | 76 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Internet | 89 |
| Visa ease | 80 |
| Getting there & around | 69 |
| Climate | 50 |
| Air quality | 90 |
| Quality of life | 80 |

## The numbers behind the scores

| Metric | Value | Level | As of | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly cost, one person | $2,200 | country | 2026-09 | [^2] |
| Central 1-bedroom rent | — | city | 2026-09 | [^3] |
| Outskirts 1-bedroom rent (basis of the monthly total) | — | city | 2026-09 | [^3] |
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 0.73 | country | 2024 | [^4] |
| Political stability (0–100) | 68.7 | country | 2025 | [^5] |
| UHC service coverage (0–100) | 84 | country | 2023 | [^6] |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.7 | country | 2021 | [^7] |
| Median download (Mbps) | 87.7 | city | 2024 | [^8] |
| Median upload (Mbps) | 86 | city | 2024 | [^8] |
| Starlink residential service | Available | country | 2026-10 | [^9] |
| Nomad visa | International teleworking visa (digital nomad visa) (min $2,741/mo) | country | 2026-10-04 | [^10] |
| Visa guide | [Spain long-stay visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/spain) | country | 2026-10-04 | [^10] |
| Entry for US / EU / UK passports | 90 days / unlimited / 90 days | country | 2026-02 | [^11] |
| Non-stop destinations (GRO) | 49 | city | 2014 | [^12] |
| Restaurants within 3 km of the centre (OpenStreetMap) | 274 | city | 2026-10 | [^16] |
| Walkability / transit (1–5) | 5 / 3 | editorial | 2026-09 | [^13] |
| Comfortable months | 6 of 12 | city | 2001–2020 | [^14] |
| Annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9.5 | city | 2023 | [^15] |
| Human Development Index | 0.918 | country | 2023 | [^17] |
| English proficiency band | moderate | country | 2024 | [^18] |

## Climate (2001–2020 normals)

| Month | Mean °C | Rain mm | Humidity % | Comfortable |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 9.2 | 52 | 76 | no |
| Feb | 9.3 | 44 | 74 | no |
| Mar | 11.6 | 60 | 73 | no |
| Apr | 14.1 | 71 | 73 | no |
| May | 17.4 | 63 | 71 | yes |
| Jun | 21.7 | 35 | 68 | yes |
| Jul | 24.2 | 34 | 66 | yes |
| Aug | 24.3 | 37 | 66 | yes |
| Sep | 21 | 58 | 70 | yes |
| Oct | 17.7 | 91 | 75 | yes |
| Nov | 13 | 65 | 76 | no |
| Dec | 10 | 42 | 77 | no |

## Airports and nonstop flights

| Airport | IATA | Nonstop destinations | International | From US airports |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Girona Airport | GRO | 49 | 47 | 0 |

Unique destinations across all airports: 49, of which 47 international (OpenFlights 2014 snapshot).

## Similar cities

- [Toledo](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/toledo) (72.1) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/girona-vs-toledo)
- [San Sebastián](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/san-sebastian) (73) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/girona-vs-san-sebastian)
- [Alicante](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/alicante) (72.8) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/alicante-vs-girona)
- [Oviedo](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/oviedo) (70.9) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/girona-vs-oviedo)
- [Marbella](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/marbella) (71.9) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/girona-vs-marbella)

## FAQ

### How much does it cost to live in Girona as a digital nomad?

A single person typically spends about $2,200 per month in Girona (a country-level estimate for Spain). That is a 29/100 cost score, where 100 is the cheapest city in the dataset.

### Is Girona safe for digital nomads?

Girona scores 76/100 on safety. Spain records 0.73 homicides per 100,000 people per year (WHO, 2024) and a political-stability score of 68.7/100 (World Bank WGI). Both figures are national, so neighbourhood-level risk can differ.

### Does Spain have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. Spain offers the International teleworking visa (digital nomad visa) with a minimum income of about $2,741 per month, and it can lead to permanent residence. Verify current rules with the issuing authority before applying. Full guide: https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/spain

### How fast is the internet in Girona?

Measured median download speed in Girona was 87.7 Mbps (upload 86 Mbps) across 3,440 M-Lab tests in 2024. Measured speeds run below advertised plan speeds everywhere, so compare cities rather than reading the number as a plan.

### Is Starlink available in Girona?

Yes. Starlink's availability map lists residential service as available in Spain (checked 2026-10), so a dish can serve as a backup line in Girona. Check the exact address on starlink.com before ordering, since capacity varies by area.

### Which airports serve Girona and how many nonstop flights are there?

Girona is served by Girona Airport (GRO) with 49 nonstop destinations, of which 47 are international. 0 US airports have a nonstop link. Source: OpenFlights 2014 snapshot.

### When is the best time of year to be in Girona?

The most comfortable months are May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Mean temperatures range from 49°F (9°C) in Jan to 76°F (24°C) in Aug (NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology).

### Girona or Toledo: which is better for digital nomads?

Toledo is the city with the closest factor profile to Girona in this dataset. Which one wins depends on your weights; the comparison page puts every factor side by side with the numbers behind them.

## Plan a trip

[Where to stay in Girona](https://navoy.io/hotels/spain/girona) on Navoy, the AI travel planner behind Nostos.

## Sources

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