Ibiza vs Amsterdam
📶
Amsterdam has 3x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Oceanic climate
🛂
Spain offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ibiza
Amsterdam
Total Budget
$3,900/mo ✓
$4,100/mo
Rent (1BR)
$1,800/mo ✓
$2,200/mo
Coworking
$200/mo ✓
$250/mo
Meal Out
$15
$15
Coffee
$4 ✓
$4.5
Ibiza is $200/mo cheaper (5% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇪🇸 Ibiza
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West3h
🇺🇸 US East6h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
📶 Internet250 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West3h
🇺🇸 US East6h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Ibiza
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days56/year
Best months: June, July, August, April
Amsterdam
ClimateOceanic
Avg Temp11°C
Rainy Days162/year
Best months: June
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°4°
Apr
17°10°
Jul
27°18°
Oct
22°13°
IbizaAmsterdam
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Ibiza
🇳🇱Amsterdam
💰
Monthly Budget
$3,900
$4,100
📶
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
250 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4.2/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
10/10
9/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
9/10
Winner👥
Community
medium
large
Winner0
Ibiza wins
vs
4
Amsterdam wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Ibiza
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Amsterdam
250 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Amsterdam
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Amsterdam
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇪🇸Ibiza
Pros
- +World-famous nightlife and electronic music scene
- +Over 300 days of sunshine per year
- +Beautiful beaches and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters
- +UNESCO World Heritage Site Dalt Vila
Cons
- −Very high cost of living compared to mainland Spain
- −Extremely crowded and expensive during summer peak season
- −Limited coworking spaces compared to major cities
- −Housing shortage and scarce long-term rentals
🇳🇱Amsterdam
Pros
- +World-class cycling infrastructure and bike culture
- +Excellent public transport with trams, metro and ferries
- +One of the fastest internet speeds in Europe
- +Highly international and English-friendly environment
Cons
- −Extremely high cost of living especially rent
- −Severe housing shortage and competitive rental market
- −Weather can be cold, rainy and grey for months
- −Crowded tourist areas especially in city center