AlmeríavsMadrid
💰
Almería saves you $900/month
41% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Madrid has 1x faster internet
200 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Almería
Madrid
Total Budget
$1,300/mo ✓
$2,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$700/mo ✓
$1,300/mo
Coworking
$100/mo ✓
$200/mo
Meal Out
$5 ✓
$12
Coffee
$1.8 ✓
$3
Almería is $900/mo cheaper (41% 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
🇪🇸 Madrid
📶 Internet200 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West3h
🇺🇸 US East6h
🇬🇧 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
Madrid
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16°C
Rainy Days74/year
Best months: July, August, September, June
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°6°
Apr
19°15°
Jul
29°28°
Oct
22°17°
AlmeríaMadrid
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Almería
🇪🇸Madrid
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
Winner$2,200
📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
200 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.2/5
4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.3/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
10/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
8/10
9/10
👥
Community
small
large
Winner1
Almería wins
vs
4
Madrid wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Almería
$900/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Madrid
200 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Madrid
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Madrid
World-famous nightlife scene
🇪🇸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
🇪🇸Madrid
Pros
- +World-class museums and cultural scene
- +Excellent public transportation (metro)
- +Vibrant nightlife - more bars per capita than any city
- +Very walkable city center
Cons
- −Summer heat can be extreme (38-40°C)
- −Many older buildings lack AC
- −Higher cost of living than other Spanish cities
- −Spanish bureaucracy can be frustrating
