LanzarotevsSantander
📶
Lanzarote has 1x faster internet
300 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Desert vs Oceanic climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Lanzarote
Santander
Total Budget
$1,650/mo ✓
$1,700/mo
Rent (1BR)
$850/mo
$650/mo ✓
Coworking
$180/mo
$180/mo
Meal Out
$14
$12 ✓
Coffee
$2.7
$2 ✓
Lanzarote is $50/mo cheaper (3% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇪🇸 Lanzarote
📶 Internet300 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇪🇸 Santander
📶 Internet226 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West3h
🇺🇸 US East6h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Lanzarote
ClimateDesert
Avg Temp21°C
Rainy Days24/year
Best months: May, June, July, January
Santander
ClimateOceanic
Avg Temp15°C
Rainy Days176/year
Best months: July, August
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
18°10°
Apr
19°14°
Jul
23°20°
Oct
23°18°
LanzaroteSantander
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Lanzarote
🇪🇸Santander
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,650
$1,700
📶
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Winner226 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
4.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.1/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
8/10
Winner👥
Community
small
small
1
Lanzarote wins
vs
1
Santander wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Lanzarote
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇪🇸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
🇪🇸Santander
Pros
- +Beautiful pristine beaches including El Sardinero and Magdalena Peninsula
- +Very affordable cost of living compared to other Spanish coastal cities
- +One of Spain's safest cities with very low crime rates
- +Mild oceanic climate without extreme summer heat
Cons
- −Small digital nomad community limits networking opportunities
- −Rainy climate with over 1,200mm annual precipitation
- −Lower English proficiency outside tourist areas
- −Limited coworking space options compared to major cities
