Alicante vs Budapest
💰
Budapest saves you $300/month
📶
Alicante has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Temperate vs Continental climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Alicante
Budapest
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,500/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo
$600/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$150/mo
Meal Out
$8
$8
Coffee
$2
$2
Budapest is $300/mo cheaper (20% 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
🇭🇺 Budapest
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 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
Budapest
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp13°C
Rainy Days102/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°2°
Apr
17°12°
Jul
27°24°
Oct
21°12°
AlicanteBudapest
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Alicante
🇭🇺Budapest
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,500
Winner📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.3/5
4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.4/10
4.4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
9/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
9/10
9/10
👥
Community
large
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Alicante wins
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Budapest wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Budapest
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Alicante
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Budapest
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
🇭🇺Budapest
Pros
- +Very affordable for Europe ($1,500/mo)
- +Stunning architecture and Danube views
- +Famous thermal baths (Széchenyi, Gellért)
- +Fast internet infrastructure
Cons
- −Very cold winters (-2°C average)
- −Extremely hot summers (35-40°C)
- −Language barrier (Hungarian very difficult)
- −Locals can be unfriendly to foreigners