Berkeley
United States, North America
0.1M people
America/Los_Angeles
English
University Town
Coastal City
Berkeley
A city in California known for its university and progressive culture.
Progressive City
Safety
75
Security
Safe
Cost
130
Living costs
Very Expensive
Healthcare
85
Medical
Excellent
22°
L: 10°
Best time to visitSeptember
Annual rainfall
700mmCost of Living
130
Overall Cost
Very Expensive
150
Rent Index
Very Expensive
110
Groceries
Very Expensive
120
Restaurants
Very Expensive
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$2,500
City center
3 Bedroom
$4,500
City center
Cost vs Global Average80% higher
Quality of LifeMedium expat community
88
Overall Quality Score
Outstanding quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
88
Outstanding
Excellent88
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
95
Outstanding
Excellent95
Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
90
Outstanding
Excellent90
Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
85
Outstanding
Excellent85
English Proficiency
Language accessibility
99
Outstanding
Excellent99
Expat Integration
Community inclusion
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 95/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
Entertainment
85/100 entertainment options
Location
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Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$75K
Annual Salary
SPEED
100
Mbps Internet
SPACES
50
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
80
out of 100
Excellent80
Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
90
out of 100
Excellent90
Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
85
out of 100
Excellent85
Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
40h
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
85
Excellent
Excellent85
Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
110
Expensive
Bad100
System Overview
System Type
Mixed
Emergency Number
911
Hospital Density
20
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
80
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent94
Good health outcomes
Safety & Security
Overall SafetySafe
Score: 75/100
Crime Rate IndexLow
Index: 25/100 (lower is better)
Political Stability95/100
Emergency
911
Disaster Risk
Low
Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
85
Health Index
LIFESPAN
80
Years
HOSPITALS
20
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
40
Fair
Poor40
Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
40
Fair
Poor40
Air Quality Index
Moderate air quality
60
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$80
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.00
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$3.00
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
70
Good
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
85
Excellent
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
40
Fair
Nearby Airports
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
70
Good
Good70
Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
85
Excellent
Excellent85
Traffic Congestion
High
60 Index
Average60
Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$80
per month
Fuel
$1
per liter
Taxi
$3
per km
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
10
Schools
MONTHLY
$1,500
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
90
Excellent
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
80
Excellent
Major Universities
University of California, Berkeley
Higher education institution
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
90
Excellent90
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
95
Excellent95
Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
90
Excellent90
Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
85
Excellent85
Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
80
Excellent80
Language & Integration
English Proficiency
High
99
Excellent99
Language Barrier
Low
10
Bad10
Expat Community
Community Size
Medium
Integration Score
80
Excellent80
Digital Nomad GuideNomad Friendly
100 Mbps
Internet Speed
50
Coworking Spaces
Remote Work Infrastructure95/100
Visa Process70/100
Banking & Finance90/100
Avg Salary
$75,000
Work Hours/Week
40h
Internet Cost
$70/month
Visa Info
Depends on nationality; consult the US embassy website.
Business Freedom85/100
Expat Life & Integration
Medium Community
Expat Community Size
Integration Ease80/100
Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
Score: 10/100 (lower is better)
English Proficiency99/100
Cultural Diversity95/100
Official Languages
English
Tipping Culture
Customary in restaurants and bars
Weekend Culture
Vibrant, with many farmers' markets and outdoor events.
Practical Information
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Languages
English
Emergency
911
Healthcare System
Mixed
Cultural Guidelines
Tipping
Customary in restaurants and bars
Weekend Culture
Vibrant, with many farmers' markets and outdoor events.
Best Time to Visit
September
October
May
June
Natural Disaster Risk
Low
Visa Requirements
Depends on nationality; consult the US embassy website.
Key Statistics
0.1M
Population
130
Cost Index
100 Mbps
Internet
$2.5K
1BR Rent
70
Transport
$75K
Avg Salary
🍱 Eating Out
🍱 Lunch Menu
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🥂 Dinner for 2
—
🥪 Fast Food Meal
—
🍻 Beer (0.5L)
—
☕ Cappuccino
—
🥤 Coke (0.5L)
—
🚌 Transportation
🚌 Local Ticket
—
🎟️ Monthly Pass
—
🚕 Taxi (8km)
—
⛽ Gas (1L)
—
🏠 Rent & Utilities
🏙️ 1BR City Center
—
🏡 1BR Outside
—
🏙️ 3BR City Center
—
🏡 3BR Outside
—
🔌 Utilities (1 person)
—
🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)
—
🛒 Groceries
🥛 Milk (1L)
—
🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
—
🍚 Rice (1kg)
—
🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
—
🧀 Cheese (1kg)
—
🐔 Chicken (1kg)
—
🥩 Beef (1kg)
—
🍏 Apples (1kg)
—
💼 Other Services
🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
—
🎫 Cinema Ticket
—
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit
—
💇 Haircut
—
👖 Jeans
—
👟 Sneakers
—
👶 Daycare (Monthly)
—
🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)
—
📍 Location & Places
Universities
University of California, Berkeley
Nearby location
Airports
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Nearby location
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Nearby location
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