LanzarotevsTenerife
📶
Lanzarote has 2x faster internet
300 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Desert vs Temperate climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Lanzarote
Tenerife
Total Budget
$1,650/mo ✓
$1,800/mo
Rent (1BR)
$850/mo
$650/mo ✓
Coworking
$180/mo
$150/mo ✓
Meal Out
$14
$8 ✓
Coffee
$2.7 ✓
$3
Lanzarote is $150/mo cheaper (8% 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
🇪🇸 Tenerife
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 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
Tenerife
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp9°C
Rainy Days80/year
Best months: July, June, August
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
18°3°
Apr
19°7°
Jul
23°17°
Oct
23°11°
LanzaroteTenerife
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Lanzarote
🇪🇸Tenerife
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,650
$1,800
📶
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Winner150 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
4.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.1/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
large
Winner1
Lanzarote wins
vs
1
Tenerife 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
Tenerife
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️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
🇪🇸Tenerife
Pros
- +Year-round spring-like weather with 22°C average
- +EU territory with excellent infrastructure
- +Digital nomad visa available with tax benefits
- +93% fiber optic coverage across the island
Cons
- −Limited laptop-friendly cafe culture
- −No Uber in northern areas
- −English proficiency is moderate
- −Tourist areas can be crowded in summer
