AlmeríavsLanzarote
💰
Almería saves you $350/month
21% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Lanzarote has 2x faster internet
300 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Desert climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Almería
Lanzarote
Total Budget
$1,300/mo ✓
$1,650/mo
Rent (1BR)
$700/mo ✓
$850/mo
Coworking
$100/mo ✓
$180/mo
Meal Out
$5 ✓
$14
Coffee
$1.8 ✓
$2.7
Almería is $350/mo cheaper (21% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇪🇸 Almería
📶 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
Almería
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp20°C
Rainy Days36/year
Best months: May, June, April, July
Lanzarote
ClimateDesert
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days24/year
Best months: May, June, July, January
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°18°
Apr
19°19°
Jul
29°23°
Oct
22°23°
AlmeríaLanzarote
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Almería
🇪🇸Lanzarote
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
Winner$1,650
📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
300 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.2/5
4.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.1/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
Winner6/10
👥
Community
small
small
2
Almería wins
vs
1
Lanzarote wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Almería
$350/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Lanzarote
300 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
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇪🇸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
🇪🇸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
