Corsica sits in the Mediterranean Sea, 19 kilometers from its main airport (AJA). It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The island's population is 355 thousand, and its elevation is 48 meters above sea level. Expats tend to settle in Ajaccio and Bastia, which are the most popular expat neighborhoods.
A single adult living in Corsica can expect monthly costs excluding rent of about $1,050, while a family of four spends roughly $3,450 per month excluding rent. A one-bedroom apartment in the city center rents for $850 per month, and outside the center it is $700. For a three-bedroom, city center rent is $1,600, and outside the center it is $1,200. The overall cost of living index is 69 out of 100 (New York City = 100). A budget-tier single adult needs about $1,700 per month total (including rent), a mid-range tier single adult needs $2,800, and a comfortable tier single adult needs $4,000. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs $15 per person, a mid-range three-course meal for two is $45, and a cappuccino is $5. A monthly gym membership runs $34.
The safety index is 75 out of 100, and the crime index is 25 out of 100 (lower is safer). Healthcare quality is rated as good. English proficiency is common in tourist areas. The expat community size is small.
For those looking to stay long-term, France offers the Long-Stay Visitor Visa, which requires a minimum monthly income of $1,500, and the France Digital Nomad Visa, which requires a minimum monthly income of $5,000. The nearest airport is AJA. Corsica suits digital nomads (score 67/100), FIRE seekers (score 66/100), and retirees (score 57/100), with an overall expat score of 65 out of 100. The average internet speed is 95 Mbps, and the air quality index is 30 (lower is better).
