Glossary
What is the Coffee-to-Stay ratio?
Coffee-to-Stay ratio = monthly accommodation cost ÷ specialty coffee price. It tells you how many cups of locally-priced coffee your tourist-priced housing equals — a fast proxy for gentrification pressure.
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How to read it
| Ratio | Meaning |
|---|---|
| < 250 | Healthy. Local + tourist prices close. |
| 250-450 | Normal nomad city. |
| 450-700 | Expensive. Nomads compete with tech salaries. |
| > 700 | Hyper-touristified. Plan your exit. |
Why specialty coffee
Specialty coffee is the most touristic beverage that still has a local price ceiling — locals drink it, so the price can't run away. Comparing it to Airbnb (pure tourist pricing) reveals the gap that 'cost of living' indexes hide.
Full deep-dive
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