Marbella vs Fuerteventura
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Fuerteventura saves you $500/month
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Marbella has 2x faster internet
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Mediterranean vs Desert climate
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Marbella
Fuerteventura
Total Budget
$2,700/mo
$2,200/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$1,300/mo
$950/mo β
Coworking
$200/mo
$130/mo β
Meal Out
$12
$12
Coffee
$3.5
$2 β
Fuerteventura is $500/mo cheaper (23% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
πͺπΈ Marbella
πΆ Internet177 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
πͺπΈ Fuerteventura
πΆ Internet100-300 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC-1
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West4h
πΊπΈ US East7h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Marbella
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp20Β°C
Rainy Days54/year
Best months: June, July, August, May
Fuerteventura
ClimateDesert
Avg Temp20Β°C
Rainy Days25/year
Best months: June, July, January, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
13Β°17Β°
Apr
18Β°19Β°
Jul
27Β°23Β°
Oct
21Β°22Β°
MarbellaFuerteventura
π Full Comparison
Category
πͺπΈMarbella
πͺπΈFuerteventura
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Monthly Budget
$2,700
$2,200
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
177 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
4/5
4.3/5
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Nomad Score
4.2/10
4.1/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
9/10
Winner6/10
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Nightlife
9/10
Winner5/10
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Walkability
7/10
6/10
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Community
medium
medium
3
Marbella wins
vs
1
Fuerteventura wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Fuerteventura
$500/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Marbella
177 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
π‘οΈSafety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
πFoodie
Marbella
Better food scene with incredible variety
πParty Person
Marbella
World-famous nightlife scene
πͺπΈMarbella
Pros
- +Over 320 days of sunshine per year
- +World-class beaches and beach clubs
- +Excellent fiber optic internet up to 1 Gbps
- +Large international expat community
Cons
- βHigh cost of living compared to Spanish average
- βCar recommended for getting around
- βCan be very crowded in peak summer season
- βLimited public transportation options
πͺπΈFuerteventura
Pros
- +320+ days of sunshine annually with eternal spring climate
- +World-class kitesurfing and windsurfing conditions year-round
- +150km of pristine beaches from dunes to hidden lagoons
- +Growing digital nomad community in Corralejo and Lajares
Cons
- βVery windy conditions especially in summer (trade winds)
- βCar rental essential to explore the island properly
- βLimited nightlife and cultural activities compared to cities
- βInternet can be unreliable outside main towns