Alicante vs Lanzarote
📶
Lanzarote has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Temperate vs Desert climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Alicante
Lanzarote
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,650/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo ✓
$850/mo
Coworking
$150/mo ✓
$180/mo
Meal Out
$8 ✓
$14
Coffee
$2 ✓
$2.7
Lanzarote is $150/mo cheaper (9% 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
🇪🇸 Lanzarote
📶 Internet300 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 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
Lanzarote
ClimateDesert
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days24/year
Best months: May, June, July, January
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°18°
Apr
17°19°
Jul
27°23°
Oct
21°23°
AlicanteLanzarote
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Alicante
🇪🇸Lanzarote
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,650
📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
300 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.3/5
4.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.4/10
Winner4.1/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
9/10
Winner6/10
👥
Community
large
Winnersmall
3
Alicante wins
vs
1
Lanzarote wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Lanzarote
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋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
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇪🇸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
🇪🇸Lanzarote
Pros
- +Year-round spring-like weather with 300+ sunny days
- +UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with unique volcanic landscapes
- +Excellent surfing and water sports at Famara and La Santa
- +Low crime rate - one of safest Spanish destinations
Cons
- −Car essential for exploring - limited public transport
- −Smaller digital nomad community than Gran Canaria
- −Strong trade winds can be uncomfortable at times
- −Limited nightlife options outside Puerto del Carmen