Mallorca vs Dubrovnik
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Dubrovnik saves you $300/month
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Mallorca has 6x faster internet
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Temperate vs Mediterranean climate
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Mallorca
Dubrovnik
Total Budget
$2,100/mo
$1,800/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$1,200/mo
$850/mo β
Coworking
$180/mo β
$200/mo
Meal Out
$12
$10 β
Coffee
$3.5
$3 β
Dubrovnik is $300/mo cheaper (17% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
πͺπΈ Mallorca
πΆ Internet300 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
ππ· Dubrovnik
πΆ Internet50 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+1
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West2h
πΊπΈ US East5h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Mallorca
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp19Β°C
Rainy Days80/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Dubrovnik
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16Β°C
Rainy Days130/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
12Β°9Β°
Apr
16Β°14Β°
Jul
27Β°26Β°
Oct
21Β°17Β°
MallorcaDubrovnik
π Full Comparison
Category
πͺπΈMallorca
ππ·Dubrovnik
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Monthly Budget
$2,100
$1,800
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
4.4/5
4.8/5
Winnerβ
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4.2/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
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Nightlife
8/10
Winner6/10
πΆ
Walkability
8/10
8/10
π₯
Community
large
Winnermedium
3
Mallorca wins
vs
2
Dubrovnik wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Dubrovnik
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Mallorca
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Mallorca
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Mallorca
World-famous nightlife scene
πͺπΈMallorca
Pros
- +Over 300 days of sunshine per year
- +Beautiful Mediterranean beaches and coves
- +Excellent fiber internet and 5G coverage
- +Strong digital nomad and expat community
Cons
- βHigher cost of living than mainland Spain
- βVery crowded during summer tourist season
- βLimited public transport outside Palma
- βHousing can be expensive and competitive
ππ·Dubrovnik
Pros
- +Safest city in Europe 2025
- +Stunning UNESCO Old Town
- +Excellent Mediterranean climate
- +Crystal-clear Adriatic beaches
Cons
- βHigher cost than other Croatian cities
- βVery crowded in summer months
- βLimited coworking spaces
- βMost businesses close in winter