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Modica
City in Sicily, Italy
Overview
Modica, set among the valleys and hills of southeastern Sicily, is renowned for its UNESCO-listed baroque architecture and signature chocolate. Winding stone streets, grand cathedrals, and lively piazzas create a picturesque and welcoming atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Italy
Autonomous Region
Sicily
Population
53,503
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
36.86°, 14.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,795
Local Cost
$932
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
60
English
38
Temperature
17.8°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
10.1°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-1.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
539 mm
Internet Speed
194 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
37
Coworking
0
Cafes
34
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CIY
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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