Florianópolis vs Cusco

📶
Florianópolis has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Subtropical vs Oceanic climate
🛂
Brazil offers a digital nomad visa

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Monthly expenses comparison in USD

Expense
Florianópolis
Cusco
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,000/mo
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo
$500/mo
Coworking
$120/mo
$100/mo
Meal Out
$6
$4
Coffee
$2.5
$3
Cusco is $200/mo cheaper (20% savings)

💻 Remote Work Essentials

Internet, timezone, and language comparison

🇧🇷 Florianópolis
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-3
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West6h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🇵🇪 Cusco
📶 Internet60 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h

🌡️ Climate Comparison

Weather patterns and best times to visit

Florianópolis

ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days161/year
Best months: May

Cusco

ClimateOceanic
Avg Temp12°C
Rainy Days199/year
Best months: July, June

Quarterly Temperatures

Jan
25°12°
Apr
22°12°
Jul
16°11°
Oct
20°13°
FlorianópolisCusco

📊 Full Comparison

Category
🇧🇷Florianópolis
🇵🇪Cusco
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,000
Winner
📶
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Winner
60 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
3.7/5
Nomad Score
4.2/10
Winner
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
8/10
Winner
👥
Community
medium
medium
2
Florianópolis wins
vs
2
Cusco wins

Which City is Right for You?

Recommendations based on your nomad style

💵Budget Nomad
Cusco

$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life

💻Developer
Florianópolis

100 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads

🦋Social Butterfly
Either works

Similar social opportunities

🛡️Safety-First
Either works

Both cities are similarly safe

🍜Foodie
Either works

Both have great food scenes

🎉Party Person
Either works

Both have great nightlife

🇧🇷Florianópolis

Pros
  • +Over 40 stunning beaches within easy reach
  • +One of the safest cities in Brazil
  • +Affordable cost of living with strong USD exchange rate
  • +Growing digital nomad and tech startup community
Cons
  • Car recommended for exploring the island efficiently
  • Limited English spoken outside tourist areas
  • Public transportation can be slow and unreliable
  • Crowded and expensive during peak summer season Dec-Feb

🇵🇪Cusco

Pros
  • +Gateway to Machu Picchu world wonder
  • +Incredible Inca history and ruins
  • +Very affordable cost of living
  • +World-class Peruvian cuisine
Cons
  • High altitude 3400m causes sickness
  • Variable inconsistent WiFi speeds
  • Cold nights require heating costs
  • Limited coworking space options

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