AlicantevsTenerife
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Alicante
Tenerife
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,800/mo
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo
$650/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$150/mo
Meal Out
$8
$8
Coffee
$2 ✓
$3
Both cities have similar costs
💻 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
🇪🇸 Tenerife
📶 Internet150 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
Tenerife
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp9°C
Rainy Days80/year
Best months: July, June, August
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°3°
Apr
17°7°
Jul
27°17°
Oct
21°11°
AlicanteTenerife
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Alicante
🇪🇸Tenerife
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,800
📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
150 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.3/5
4.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.4/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
9/10
Winner6/10
👥
Community
large
large
1
Alicante wins
vs
0
Tenerife 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
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋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
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
🇪🇸Tenerife
Pros
- +Year-round spring-like weather with 22°C average
- +EU territory with excellent infrastructure
- +Digital nomad visa available with tax benefits
- +93% fiber optic coverage across the island
Cons
- −Limited laptop-friendly cafe culture
- −No Uber in northern areas
- −English proficiency is moderate
- −Tourist areas can be crowded in summer
