⚖️ City comparison
Prague vs Seville
Prague (Czechia) and Seville (Spain), compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet, visas and tax.
The short version
- Seville is 21% cheaper: $1,712 vs $2,157 a month all-in for one person.
- Rent is lower in Seville: $918 vs $1,214 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
- Seville has more pleasant weather: 8 pleasant months a year vs 5.
- Seville is warmer: highs average 19°F more across the year (coldest-month high 60°F vs 41°F in Prague; hottest 100°F vs 80°F).
- Residents rate Prague safer: a safety index of 75 vs 63 out of 100 (Numbeo survey).
- Internet is faster in Seville: 368 vs 269 Mbps median download.
- Czechia has a nomad visa (savings test); Spain has a nomad visa ($3,274/mo).
Side by side
| Measure | 🇨🇿 Prague | 🇪🇸 Seville |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Fit score (default weights) | 74 | 76 |
| 💰 All-in / month | $2,157 | $1,712 |
| 🏠 1BR rent, centre | $1,214 | $918 |
| 🛒 Living costs, no rent | $943 | $794 |
| ☀️ Pleasant months | 5 | 8 |
| 🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month | 41–80°F | 60–100°F |
| 🛡️ Safety | 75/100 (residents) | 63/100 (residents) |
| 📶 Internet, median download | 269 Mbps | 368 Mbps |
| 🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year | 12.1 µg/m³ | 12 µg/m³ |
| 🗣️ English | High (EF) | Moderate (EF) |
| 🏥 Healthcare access (WHO) | Very high | Very high |
| 👩 Women's safety & rights | Very high | Very high |
| 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ equality | High | Very high |
| ✈️ Flight to the US (est.) | ~8.5h to New York | ~7.5h to New York |
| 🕘 US work-hour overlap | 1 h | 1 h |
| 🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport) | 90 days | 90 days |
| 🛂 Nomad visa | Zivno (trade licence) long-term visa | Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Act) |
| 🧾 Tax if resident | 🟡 Moderate · Worldwide income, top 23% | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 47% |
Best months to be there
🇨🇿 Prague
4 best months
🇪🇸 Seville
3 best months
Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Prague climate · Seville climate.
Data last updated · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research
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