Madrid vs Corfu
💰
Corfu saves you $400/month
📶
Madrid has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Madrid
Corfu
Total Budget
$2,200/mo
$1,800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,300/mo
$500/mo ✓
Coworking
$200/mo
$150/mo ✓
Meal Out
$12
$10 ✓
Coffee
$3 ✓
$4
Corfu is $400/mo cheaper (22% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇪🇸 Madrid
📶 Internet200 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+0
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West3h
🇺🇸 US East6h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇬🇷 Corfu
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Madrid
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16°C
Rainy Days74/year
Best months: July, August, September, June
Corfu
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days112/year
Best months: August, July, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
6°12°
Apr
15°16°
Jul
28°29°
Oct
17°20°
MadridCorfu
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇪🇸Madrid
🇬🇷Corfu
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,200
$1,800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
10/10
Winner7/10
🚶
Walkability
9/10
Winner7/10
👥
Community
large
Winnersmall
4
Madrid wins
vs
1
Corfu wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Corfu
$400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Madrid
200 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Madrid
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Madrid
World-famous nightlife scene
🇪🇸Madrid
Pros
- +World-class museums and cultural scene
- +Excellent public transportation (metro)
- +Vibrant nightlife - more bars per capita than any city
- +Very walkable city center
Cons
- −Summer heat can be extreme (38-40°C)
- −Many older buildings lack AC
- −Higher cost of living than other Spanish cities
- −Spanish bureaucracy can be frustrating
🇬🇷Corfu
Pros
- +UNESCO World Heritage Old Town - stunning Venetian architecture
- +Crystal-clear Ionian Sea waters with beautiful beaches
- +Mediterranean climate with 300+ sunny days yearly
- +Rich multicultural heritage - Venetian, French, British influences
Cons
- −Internet can be slow in rural areas - urban areas better
- −Limited coworking options compared to major cities
- −Seasonal economy - many businesses close in winter
- −Car or scooter needed to explore beyond Corfu Town