AlicantevsAlmería
💰
Almería saves you $500/month
28% cheaper on rent, food & transport
🌡️
Temperate vs Mediterranean climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Alicante
Almería
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,300/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo
$700/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$100/mo ✓
Meal Out
$8
$5 ✓
Coffee
$2
$1.8 ✓
Almería is $500/mo cheaper (38% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇪🇸 Alicante
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West3h
🇺🇸 US East6h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇪🇸 Almería
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West3h
🇺🇸 US East6h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Alicante
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days45/year
Best months: April, November, June, July
Almería
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp20°C
Rainy Days36/year
Best months: May, June, April, July
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°13°
Apr
17°19°
Jul
27°29°
Oct
21°22°
AlicanteAlmería
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Alicante
🇪🇸Almería
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,300
Winner📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
150 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.3/5
4.2/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.4/10
Winner3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner5/10
🚶
Walkability
9/10
8/10
👥
Community
large
Winnersmall
3
Alicante wins
vs
1
Almería wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Almería
$500/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Alicante
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Alicante
World-famous nightlife scene
🇪🇸Alicante
Pros
- +Over 300 days of sunshine per year - Europe's sunniest city
- +Spain ranked #1 for digital nomads in 2025 with excellent visa
- +Affordable cost of living compared to other European coastal cities
- +Beautiful beaches including San Juan with warm water into October
Cons
- −Summer can be extremely hot exceeding 35°C
- −Smaller job market for local employment
- −Limited public transport to surrounding areas may require car
- −Peak season brings crowds and higher prices
🇪🇸Almería
Pros
- +One of Europe's sunniest cities with 300+ days of sunshine
- +Very affordable cost of living compared to other Spanish cities
- +Beautiful pristine beaches at Cabo de Gata Natural Park
- +Authentic Spanish atmosphere without tourist crowds
Cons
- −Limited direct international flight connections
- −Smaller coworking scene compared to major cities
- −Public transport could be improved
- −Very hot summers can exceed 35°C
