Verona
Italy · Europe · 260K people
Shakespeare's fictional setting for Romeo and Juliet, a real and well-preserved Roman city.
Ranked #137 of 303 overall · 45.44, 10.99
Overview
Verona sits in Italy, on the European continent, home to roughly 260,000 people. Its reputation is built on history, architecture and a dense cultural calendar. It's a city that tends to fly under the radar compared to its country's biggest names, without being any less livable for it. People who choose to settle in Verona tend to point to a strong sense of safety, a climate most people find easy to live with, and solid infrastructure for remote work as the deciding factors. Against its 103 tracked peers in Europe, Verona's 6.7/10 overall score sits 0.2 points below the regional average of 6.9, though a lower average score doesn't rule it out — it depends entirely on which criteria matter most to you. On CityMatch, Verona scores 6.7/10 overall across cost of living, safety, environment, transport, climate, healthcare and internet, ranking #137 of 303 cities in our database. Its strongest single criterion is safety at 8/10, while cost of living is its softest spot at 6/10 — the full breakdown, honest trade-offs, and who this city actually suits are below.
Full scorecard
Comfortable on a moderate budget.
Consistently rated among the safer picks.
No major pollution concerns on average.
Workable without being exceptional.
Reasonably comfortable year-round.
Standard care access, nothing exceptional.
Covers standard connectivity needs.
Is Verona right for you?
Set your own priorities and see where it ranks against every city in the dataset.
Run the recommender →How are these scores calculated?
Every city on CityMatch is scored 1-10 on seven criteria — cost of living, safety, environment, transport, climate, healthcare and internet — and those seven numbers are combined into the overall score shown throughout the site using a consistent, automated formula (an equal-weighted average by default, or your own weighting via the recommender tool). The same method is applied identically to every city, so scores are comparable across the full database.
Sources & data provenance
The current dataset is an internally curated starter dataset built for this version of the site, reflecting each city's general reputation on each criterion rather than a live feed from a single external provider. It is not yet sourced from a specific third-party API. If that changes, this section will be updated to name the exact sources in use.
Last updated: 17 July 2026
Strengths & trade-offs
Strengths
A 8/10 safety score puts Verona among the more reassuring cities to walk around, day or night.
Climate scores 7/10 — genuinely pleasant weather is one of the clearer reasons people choose Verona.
Healthcare scores 7/10, a meaningful factor for families, retirees, or anyone planning to stay long-term.
Trade-offs
Cost of living is Verona's comparatively softest spot at 6/10 — still a workable budget, just not its standout strength.
Environment and air quality sits at 6/10, comparatively the softest of Verona's scores though still a reasonable baseline.
Is Verona safe?
Verona scores 8/10 on safety — one of the more reassuring cities in our database. Most residents and visitors report feeling comfortable with ordinary city awareness rather than specific precautions.
At night
Walking at night is generally low-stress here, though sticking to lit, populated streets is always sensible advice anywhere.
For tourists
Tourists rarely report serious issues beyond the ordinary pickpocket risk that exists in any well-visited city — normal vigilance in crowded areas is enough.
For families
Safety, healthcare (7/10) and environment (6/10) together suggest a reasonable, if not exceptional, environment for families.
For solo travelers
Cities scoring this well on safety (8/10) are generally considered comfortable for solo travelers, though — as anywhere — checking current, specific local advice before a trip is always worth the ten minutes it takes.
On public transport
Transport is reasonably safe day-to-day; late-night service quality and crowd levels are worth checking if you'll rely on it after dark.
Practical tips
- →Standard city awareness is genuinely enough here — no need for unusual precautions.
- →Keep half an eye on belongings in busy tourist spots, the same as anywhere.
What's the climate like in Verona?
Climate here (7/10) is comfortably in the "fine, not exceptional" range — a normal seasonal cycle rather than anything punishing.
Seasonal character
Expect a normal four-season rhythm (or a wet/dry split closer to the equator), without extremes dominating the calendar.
Comfort level
Comfort is generally good, with the odd day or short stretch that calls for planning ahead rather than year-round ease.
Best time to live here
Shoulder-season months (spring and autumn, broadly) tend to be the safest bet if you can choose when to visit or move.
Note: this reflects our single aggregate 1-10 climate score rather than month-by-month temperature, humidity or rainfall data, which we don't currently track — treat it as a general read rather than a forecast.
Quality of life in Verona
Put together, quality of life in Verona is shaped less by any single number and more by the combination: verona doesn't lean strongly toward any particular pace — it's neither a nightlife-driven city nor a notably sleepy one, more of a middle-ground, live-and-let-live kind of place, paired with an outdoor/environment picture that's generally favorable and transport that's genuinely workable.
Pace & lifestyle
Verona doesn't lean strongly toward any particular pace — it's neither a nightlife-driven city nor a notably sleepy one, more of a middle-ground, live-and-let-live kind of place.
Nature & outdoors
Outdoor time is reasonably pleasant, with environment (6/10) and climate (7/10) scores that don't get in the way, without being a specific draw either.
Getting around
Transport (6/10) covers most needs reasonably well, with occasional gaps a bike or rideshare fills in easily.
Culture & leisure
Verona is specifically known for its cultural and historical scene — museums, architecture and a dense calendar of things to do are part of its identity, not an afterthought.
Based on its actual score profile, Verona tends to suit people who prioritize safety and climate over cost of living — see "Who Verona suits" above for the specific profiles that fit best.
How clean is Verona?
Environment scores 6/10 here, solidly average: no particular pollution concern, but not a headline strength either.
Public spaces
Public space quality isn't separately measured in our data; the environment score above is the closest proxy we have, and it points to an unremarkable, workable baseline.
Infrastructure maintenance
General infrastructure maintenance isn't a criterion we score independently, so treat any specific claims about road quality, public bins, or graffiti with caution unless they come from a recent, first-hand source.
The "environment" score behind all of this is CityMatch's single combined measure of air quality and general environmental conditions — 10 meaning consistently clean air, 1 meaning significant pollution. It doesn't separately break out waste management, noise, or visual upkeep, which aren't part of our current dataset.
Who Verona suits
Safety-first mover
Safety-first movers — people relocating somewhere unfamiliar who weigh personal safety above all (fit score 6.9/10 here).
Expat
Expats — expatriates relocating for work who lean on safety, healthcare and internet to stay settled and connected (fit score 6.9/10 here).
Young family
Young familys — households with kids prioritizing safety, healthcare and clean air (fit score 6.8/10 here).
Digital nomad
Digital nomads — remote workers who need fast internet and an affordable, pleasant base (fit score 6.7/10 here).
In depth
Cost of living
At 6/10 for cost of living, Verona lands in a middle ground where costs are manageable without being a bargain.
Safety
At 8/10 on our safety score, Verona ranks among the more secure cities we track, which tends to matter most for families and first-time movers.
Climate
Weather here (7/10) is reasonably pleasant most of the year, with a normal seasonal cycle rather than anything punishing.
Quality of life
What stands out about Verona is how even its scorecard is — no criterion drags the average down much, giving a global score of 6.7/10 built on safety as the high point and cost of living as the lowest. The average across all seven criteria is 6.7/10.
Transport
At 6/10 for transport, Verona covers the basics reasonably well without being a transit showcase.
Internet & remote work
Verona's internet score of 7/10 covers standard remote-work needs without much friction.
Why choose Verona?
The short version: Verona doesn't have a genuine weak point on our scorecard. Safety is its clearest strength at 6.7/10 overall, and cost of living — while relatively its lowest score — is still comfortably decent.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Verona safe?
Yes — Verona scores 8/10 on safety, among the higher end of the 303 cities we track. Normal city awareness is enough for most visitors and residents.
What budget do I need to live in Verona?
Verona scores 6/10 on cost of living — a moderate budget is enough for a comfortable lifestyle, without it being a bargain destination.
Is Verona good for families?
Verona is a reasonable family option — safety (8/10) and healthcare (7/10) are solid enough, without being standout strengths.
Is Verona a good city for students?
Verona isn't an obvious student pick: affordability (6/10) and transport (6/10) average out lower than the cities we specifically tag for students.
Is Verona suitable for digital nomads?
Remote work is possible in Verona, but it's not an obvious pick — internet (7/10) and cost of living (6/10) are less favorable than our dedicated digital-nomad cities.
What's the climate like in Verona?
Verona scores 7/10 on climate — a normal seasonal mix without real extremes.
Is Verona pleasant to live in year-round?
Largely yes — with a climate score of 7/10 and an environment (air quality) score of 6/10, Verona holds up well across seasons.
Is Verona a good choice for a first move abroad?
It's a reasonable choice for a first move: safety, healthcare, transport and environment average out to 6.8/10 here, a fairly forgiving combination for someone settling in for the first time.
Is the internet good enough for remote work in Verona?
Verona scores 7/10 on internet — generally fine for remote work, without being a standout choice for it.
Is Verona a good place to retire?
It has real appeal for retirees: healthcare, climate and safety average out to 7.3/10 here — the three criteria that tend to matter most for that stage of life.
What are good alternatives to Verona?
Based on continent, tags and overall score, Florence and Rome are the closest matches to Verona in our database — worth comparing directly if you're still deciding.
Is Verona worth living in?
Reasonably — Verona scores 6.7/10 overall, a solid if unremarkable all-round profile. Whether it's "worth it" depends more on which specific criteria matter most to you than on the average alone.
Who should move to Verona?
Based on its score profile, Verona suits people who value safety and climate more than the average mover — see the "Who Verona suits" section above for the specific profiles (families, digital nomads, students, etc.) that fit best.
Is Verona walkable, and is public transport good?
Reasonably — Verona scores 6/10 on transport, covering most day-to-day needs without being a standout transit city.
What's the biggest advantage of living in Verona?
Safety is Verona's standout strength, scoring 8/10 — the highest of its seven criteria on CityMatch.
What's the biggest downside of living in Verona?
Cost of living is the clearest trade-off, scoring just 6/10 — the lowest of Verona's seven criteria, and worth weighing against its strengths.