Mallorca vs Split
π°
Split saves you $300/month
πΆ
Mallorca has 5x faster internet
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Mallorca
Split
Total Budget
$2,100/mo
$1,800/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$1,200/mo
$700/mo β
Coworking
$180/mo
$150/mo β
Meal Out
$12
$9 β
Coffee
$3.5
$3 β
Split 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· Split
πΆ Internet65 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
Split
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp17Β°C
Rainy Days114/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
12Β°8Β°
Apr
16Β°14Β°
Jul
27Β°27Β°
Oct
21Β°18Β°
MallorcaSplit
π Full Comparison
Category
πͺπΈMallorca
ππ·Split
π°
Monthly Budget
$2,100
$1,800
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Winner65 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
4.4/5
4.5/5
β
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4.2/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
π
Nightlife
8/10
8/10
πΆ
Walkability
8/10
9/10
π₯
Community
large
Winnermedium
2
Mallorca wins
vs
1
Split wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Split
$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
Either works
Both have great nightlife
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·Split
Pros
- +UNESCO World Heritage Diocletian's Palace in the heart of the city
- +Stunning Adriatic coastline with crystal-clear waters and beaches
- +Mediterranean climate with 2700+ hours of sunshine annually
- +Gateway to Croatian islands like Hvar, Brac, and Vis
Cons
- βHigher prices during peak summer season July-August
- βExtremely crowded with tourists in summer months
- βLimited restaurant variety - mostly pizza, pasta, and seafood
- βFinding power outlets in old town cafes can be challenging