Athens vs Lanzarote
💰
Lanzarote saves you $350/month
📶
Lanzarote has 3x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Desert climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Athens
Lanzarote
Total Budget
$2,000/mo
$1,650/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo ✓
$850/mo
Coworking
$220/mo
$180/mo ✓
Meal Out
$12 ✓
$14
Coffee
$3
$2.7 ✓
Lanzarote is $350/mo cheaper (21% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇬🇷 Athens
📶 Internet90 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 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
Athens
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days69/year
Best months: June, August, September, May
Lanzarote
ClimateDesert
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days24/year
Best months: May, June, July, January
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
10°18°
Apr
16°19°
Jul
30°23°
Oct
20°23°
AthensLanzarote
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇬🇷Athens
🇪🇸Lanzarote
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,000
$1,650
Winner📶
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
300 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.4/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.1/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
Winner7/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
Winner6/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
Winner6/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
4
Athens wins
vs
3
Lanzarote wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Lanzarote
$350/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Lanzarote
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Athens
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Lanzarote
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Athens
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Athens
World-famous nightlife scene
🇬🇷Athens
Pros
- +Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny springs and autumns ideal for working and exploring
- +Lower cost of living than most Western European capitals while still offering big-city amenities
- +Huge amount of history and culture with the Acropolis, museums and archaeological sites everywhere
- +Good cafe culture and many laptop-friendly spots in Koukaki, Exarchia, Pangrati and the centre
Cons
- −Very hot summers in July and August with high UV and heat that can make midday work uncomfortable
- −Traffic, noise and air pollution on main roads, especially during rush hours
- −Some areas of the centre feel gritty and can have pickpocketing or petty crime, especially at night
- −Sidewalks and urban infrastructure can feel chaotic, with scooters, cars and pedestrians sharing space
🇪🇸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