BarcelonavsCorfu
π°
Corfu saves you $700/month
28% cheaper on rent, food & transport
πΆ
Barcelona has 2x faster internet
200 Mbps avg download speed
π‘οΈ
Temperate vs Mediterranean climate
Different weather patterns year-round
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Barcelona
Corfu
Total Budget
$2,500/mo
$1,800/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$1,100/mo
$500/mo β
Coworking
$250/mo
$150/mo β
Meal Out
$15
$10 β
Coffee
$2 β
$4
Corfu is $700/mo cheaper (39% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
πͺπΈ Barcelona
πΆ Internet200 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+0
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West3h
πΊπΈ US East6h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π¬π· Corfu
πΆ Internet100 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+1
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West2h
πΊπΈ US East5h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Barcelona
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp17Β°C
Rainy Days88/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Corfu
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19Β°C
Rainy Days112/year
Best months: August, July, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
9Β°12Β°
Apr
15Β°16Β°
Jul
25Β°29Β°
Oct
19Β°20Β°
BarcelonaCorfu
π Full Comparison
Category
πͺπΈBarcelona
π¬π·Corfu
π°
Monthly Budget
$2,500
$1,800
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
3.8/5
4.3/5
Winnerβ
Nomad Score
4.5/10
Winner4/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
π
Nightlife
9/10
Winner7/10
πΆ
Walkability
9/10
Winner7/10
π₯
Community
very large
Winnersmall
5
Barcelona wins
vs
2
Corfu wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Corfu
$700/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Barcelona
200 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Barcelona
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Corfu
Significantly higher safety rating
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Barcelona
World-famous nightlife scene
πͺπΈBarcelona
Pros
- +Beach and city lifestyle combined
- +Excellent public transport (Metro/Bus)
- +World-class food, art, and nightlife
- +Strong startup ecosystem
Cons
- βHigh cost of living (β¬2,500+/mo)
- βVery difficult to find apartments
- βSevere tourist overcrowding
- βPickpocketing in tourist areas
π¬π·Corfu
Pros
- +UNESCO World Heritage Old Town - stunning Venetian architecture
- +Crystal-clear Ionian Sea waters with beautiful beaches
- +Mediterranean climate with 300+ sunny days yearly
- +Rich multicultural heritage - Venetian, French, British influences
Cons
- βInternet can be slow in rural areas - urban areas better
- βLimited coworking options compared to major cities
- βSeasonal economy - many businesses close in winter
- βCar or scooter needed to explore beyond Corfu Town