BerlinvsCorfu
πΆ
Corfu has 1x faster internet
100 Mbps avg download speed
π‘οΈ
Temperate vs Mediterranean climate
Different weather patterns year-round
π
Greece offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Berlin
Corfu
Total Budget
$2,000/mo
$1,800/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$1,200/mo
$500/mo β
Coworking
$200/mo
$150/mo β
Meal Out
$10
$10
Coffee
$4
$4
Corfu is $200/mo cheaper (11% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
π©πͺ Berlin
πΆ Internet70-150 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+1
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West2h
πΊπΈ US East5h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π¬π· Corfu
πΆ Internet100 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+1
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West2h
πΊπΈ US East5h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Berlin
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp11Β°C
Rainy Days125/year
Best months: August, May, July, September
Corfu
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19Β°C
Rainy Days112/year
Best months: August, July, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
2Β°12Β°
Apr
10Β°16Β°
Jul
20Β°29Β°
Oct
11Β°20Β°
BerlinCorfu
π Full Comparison
Category
π©πͺBerlin
π¬π·Corfu
π°
Monthly Budget
$2,000
$1,800
πΆ
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
100 Mbps
Winnerπ‘οΈ
Safety
4/5
4.3/5
β
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
π
Nightlife
9/10
Winner7/10
πΆ
Walkability
8/10
7/10
π₯
Community
large
Winnersmall
2
Berlin wins
vs
1
Corfu wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Corfu
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
π¦Social Butterfly
Berlin
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Berlin
World-famous nightlife scene
π©πͺBerlin
Pros
- +Thriving startup ecosystem and tech scene - Europe's startup capital
- +World-class public transportation with U-Bahn S-Bahn and trams
- +Legendary nightlife and clubbing scene with 24/7 culture
- +Affordable compared to other Western European capitals
Cons
- βCold and gray winters with limited daylight from November to February
- βBureaucracy is notoriously slow and paper-based
- βCash-dominant culture - many places don't accept cards
- βRental market extremely competitive - hard to find apartments
π¬π·Corfu
Pros
- +UNESCO World Heritage Old Town - stunning Venetian architecture
- +Crystal-clear Ionian Sea waters with beautiful beaches
- +Mediterranean climate with 300+ sunny days yearly
- +Rich multicultural heritage - Venetian, French, British influences
Cons
- βInternet can be slow in rural areas - urban areas better
- βLimited coworking options compared to major cities
- βSeasonal economy - many businesses close in winter
- βCar or scooter needed to explore beyond Corfu Town