Comparison
Caterelo vs Nomad List — same space, different jobs.
Both are valuable tools, neither is "better" universally. Nomad List excels at city-level data + nomad community. Caterelo focuses on regional comparison + decision intelligence for long-term relocation. Use what fits your job.
01Quick comparison table
| Feature | Caterelo | Nomad List |
|---|
| Geographic focus | Southern EU (90 regions, 6 countries) | Worldwide (~1500 cities) |
| Granularity | Regional (NUTS2 level) | City-level only |
| Target user | Long-term relocators (1-10+ years) | Digital nomads (3 months-1 year stays) |
| Family-fit signals | ● Yes — schools, pediatric, walkability | ○ Single/couple oriented |
| Investment data | ● Property trends, rental yield, climate 2050 | ○ Not a focus |
| Climate trajectory (future) | ● IPCC AR6 SSP2-4.5 projections | ○ Current weather only |
| Tax regime intelligence | ● NHR, Beckham, Italian flat tax + Tax Day Counter | ◐ Mentions, no tools |
| Visa pathway matching | ● Wizard with 18 pathways | ◐ Information only |
| Nomad community + chat | ○ Mentor connection only | ● Strong Slack community |
| Trip planner | ○ Not relocation-trip focused | ● Built-in |
| Pricing | Free (paid: €19 pack per Spanish listing check) | $129/year subscription |
| Data sources | 60+ official (Eurostat, IPCC, INE) | Crowd-sourced + APIs |
02Where Nomad List wins
- Worldwide coverage — if you're considering Bali, Mexico City, Buenos Aires + Lisbon, Nomad List has all of them. Caterelo only covers Southern EU.
- Active nomad community — the Slack + meetups are genuinely valuable for short-stay travelers
- Quick city ratings — score-based system that's fast to scan
- Trip planning tools — multi-city itineraries, weather windows
03Where Caterelo wins
- Long-term relocation depth — schools, healthcare quality, climate to 2050 — all signals that matter when you're moving for years, not months
- Family fit — Caterelo explicitly models family-with-children scenarios; Nomad List doesn't
- Regional granularity — Andalucia ≠ Madrid ≠ Barcelona; Caterelo distinguishes regions, Nomad List collapses to cities
- Investment + property layer — buying decisions, rental yield, exit liquidity
- Tax tools — Tax Day Counter, special regimes mapped per country
- Free, with one optional one-time pack: all 90 regions free; €19 once only if you check a specific Spanish listing, vs $129/year subscription
- Methodology transparency — explicit weights, public sources (read here)
04Use Caterelo if...
- You're considering long-term move to Southern Europe (1+ years)
- You're moving with a family (or planning to)
- You're considering buying property, not just renting
- Tax residency optimization matters (NHR, Beckham, etc.)
- You want regional nuance (Algarve vs Costa del Sol vs Sicily, not just "Lisbon vs Barcelona")
05Use Nomad List if...
- You're a digital nomad doing 3-12 month stays
- You want worldwide options, not just Europe
- The community + chat is core to your value
- You're optimizing for "where to spend next 6 months"
- You want one tool for multi-city trips
06Use both if...
Many users use both. Nomad List for the wider nomad context + community, Caterelo for deep dive on Southern European destinations once narrowed down.
FAQFrequently asked
Is Caterelo a Nomad List clone?
No. Caterelo focuses on regional Southern Europe + long-term relocation + families + investment. Nomad List focuses on worldwide cities + nomad community + short stays. Same space, different jobs.
Which is cheaper?
Caterelo is free for all 90 regions. The only paid item is a €19 one-time pack when you check a specific Spanish listing. Nomad List is $129/year.
Which has better data?
Both have strengths. Nomad List: more cities, crowd-sourced (broad but variable). Caterelo: regional + 60+ official sources (deeper but Southern EU only).