GranadavsMallorca
π°
Granada saves you $600/month
29% cheaper on rent, food & transport
πΆ
Mallorca has 2x faster internet
300 Mbps avg download speed
π‘οΈ
Mediterranean vs Temperate climate
Different weather patterns year-round
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Granada
Mallorca
Total Budget
$1,500/mo β
$2,100/mo
Rent (1BR)
$700/mo β
$1,200/mo
Coworking
$120/mo β
$180/mo
Meal Out
$10 β
$12
Coffee
$3 β
$3.5
Granada is $600/mo cheaper (29% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
πͺπΈ Granada
πΆ Internet150 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
πͺπΈ Mallorca
πΆ Internet300 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+0
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West3h
πΊπΈ US East6h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Granada
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp17Β°C
Rainy Days67/year
Best months: June, September, July, August
Mallorca
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp19Β°C
Rainy Days80/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
8Β°12Β°
Apr
16Β°16Β°
Jul
29Β°27Β°
Oct
18Β°21Β°
GranadaMallorca
π Full Comparison
Category
πͺπΈGranada
πͺπΈMallorca
π°
Monthly Budget
$1,500
Winner$2,100
πΆ
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
300 Mbps
Winnerπ‘οΈ
Safety
4.5/5
4.4/5
β
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4.3/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
9/10
9/10
π
Nightlife
8/10
8/10
πΆ
Walkability
9/10
8/10
π₯
Community
medium
large
Winner1
Granada wins
vs
2
Mallorca wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Granada
$600/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Mallorca
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Mallorca
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
πͺπΈGranada
Pros
- +Extremely affordable for Western Europe
- +Famous free tapas culture with every drink
- +UNESCO World Heritage Alhambra and Albaicin
- +Very safe city ranked 3rd in Spain
Cons
- βCold winters by Spanish standards
- βExtreme summer heat in July-August
- βSmaller expat community than Barcelona or Madrid
- βLimited coworking space options
πͺπΈMallorca
Pros
- +Over 300 days of sunshine per year
- +Beautiful Mediterranean beaches and coves
- +Excellent fiber internet and 5G coverage
- +Strong digital nomad and expat community
Cons
- βHigher cost of living than mainland Spain
- βVery crowded during summer tourist season
- βLimited public transport outside Palma
- βHousing can be expensive and competitive