Alicante vs Ibiza
💰
Alicante saves you $2,100/month
📶
Alicante has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Temperate vs Mediterranean climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Alicante
Ibiza
Total Budget
$1,800/mo ✓
$3,900/mo
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo ✓
$1,800/mo
Coworking
$150/mo ✓
$200/mo
Meal Out
$8 ✓
$15
Coffee
$2 ✓
$4
Alicante is $2,100/mo cheaper (54% 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
🇪🇸 Ibiza
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 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
Ibiza
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days56/year
Best months: June, July, August, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°13°
Apr
17°17°
Jul
27°27°
Oct
21°22°
AlicanteIbiza
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Alicante
🇪🇸Ibiza
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
Winner$3,900
📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.3/5
Winner3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.4/10
Winner3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
10/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
9/10
Winner6/10
👥
Community
large
Winnermedium
6
Alicante wins
vs
1
Ibiza wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Alicante
$2100/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Alicante
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Alicante
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Alicante
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Ibiza
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
🇪🇸Ibiza
Pros
- +World-famous nightlife and electronic music scene
- +Over 300 days of sunshine per year
- +Beautiful beaches and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters
- +UNESCO World Heritage Site Dalt Vila
Cons
- −Very high cost of living compared to mainland Spain
- −Extremely crowded and expensive during summer peak season
- −Limited coworking spaces compared to major cities
- −Housing shortage and scarce long-term rentals