Ibiza vs Stockholm
💰
Stockholm saves you $600/month
📶
Stockholm has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Temperate climate
🛂
Spain offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ibiza
Stockholm
Total Budget
$3,900/mo
$3,300/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,800/mo
$1,450/mo ✓
Coworking
$200/mo ✓
$260/mo
Meal Out
$15
$15
Coffee
$4 ✓
$4.5
Stockholm is $600/mo cheaper (18% 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
🌍 Stockholm
📶 Internet196 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 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
Stockholm
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp8°C
Rainy Days124/year
Best months: June
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13°-1°
Apr
17°5°
Jul
27°18°
Oct
22°8°
IbizaStockholm
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Ibiza
🌍Stockholm
💰
Monthly Budget
$3,900
$3,300
Winner📶
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
196 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4.6/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.3/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
10/10
Winner8/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
8/10
Winner👥
Community
medium
medium
1
Ibiza wins
vs
5
Stockholm wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Stockholm
$600/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Stockholm
196 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Stockholm
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Ibiza
World-famous nightlife scene
🇪🇸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
🌍Stockholm
Pros
- +High quality of life with strong welfare state and clean, organized urban environment
- +Very fast and reliable internet with extensive fiber and 5G coverage across the city
- +Beautiful waterfront setting built on islands with easy access to nature and archipelago
- +Excellent public transport and integrated cycling infrastructure for easy car-free living
Cons
- −Very high cost of living and rent compared to most European capitals
- −Long, dark winters with short daylight hours and often cold, wet weather
- −Dining out, drinks and entertainment can get expensive very quickly
- −Rental market is tight and competitive, especially for centrally located apartments