LondonvsIbiza
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Ibiza saves you $600/month
13% cheaper on rent, food & transport
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London has 2x faster internet
230 Mbps avg download speed
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Oceanic vs Mediterranean climate
Different weather patterns year-round
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Spain offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
London
Ibiza
Total Budget
$4,500/mo
$3,900/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$2,600/mo
$1,800/mo β
Coworking
$350/mo
$200/mo β
Meal Out
$22
$15 β
Coffee
$4.8
$4 β
Ibiza is $600/mo cheaper (15% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
π¬π§ London
πΆ Internet230 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+0
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West3h
πΊπΈ US East6h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
πͺπΈ Ibiza
πΆ Internet100 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
London
ClimateOceanic
Avg Temp12Β°C
Rainy Days129/year
Best months: June, August
Ibiza
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19Β°C
Rainy Days56/year
Best months: June, July, August, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
4Β°13Β°
Apr
10Β°17Β°
Jul
18Β°27Β°
Oct
13Β°22Β°
LondonIbiza
π Full Comparison
Category
π¬π§London
πͺπΈIbiza
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Monthly Budget
$4,500
$3,900
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
4.2/5
Winner3.5/5
β
Nomad Score
4.4/10
Winner3.8/10
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Food Scene
9/10
8/10
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Nightlife
9/10
10/10
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Walkability
9/10
Winner6/10
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Community
large
Winnermedium
5
London wins
vs
1
Ibiza wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Ibiza
$600/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
London
230 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
London
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
London
Significantly higher safety rating
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
π¬π§London
Pros
- +World-class job market and networking hub for tech, finance, media and creative industries
- +Very fast and reliable internet with widespread fibre and 5G coverage
- +Huge choice of coworking spaces, colivings and laptop-friendly cafΓ©s across many neighbourhoods
- +Unmatched cultural offer: museums, galleries, theatre, live music and events every night of the week
Cons
- βExtremely high cost of living and especially high rents compared to most cities in Europe
- βFinding good-value long-term accommodation can be stressful and competitive
- βWeather is often grey, rainy and unpredictable outside the best summer weeks
- βCommutes can be long and public transport crowded at peak hours
πͺπΈIbiza
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
- βVery high cost of living compared to mainland Spain
- βExtremely crowded and expensive during summer peak season
- βLimited coworking spaces compared to major cities
- βHousing shortage and scarce long-term rentals