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Palma de Mallorca🇪🇸

Spain · Cost of living & nomad guide 2026

Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Nomad community
Medium

City metrics

📊 Data estimated — figures are based on published regional averages and are updated quarterly. Last verified: May 24, 2026

Financial

Rent 1BR (centre)$900/mo
Rent 1BR (outside)$650/mo
COL index62 (vs Switzerland=101)
Cheap meal$12.00
Mid-range meal for 2$40.00
Monthly groceries~$280

Infrastructure

Internet speed150 Mbps
Healthcare index78/100
Coworking spaces~15

Lifestyle

Safety index80/100
Air quality18 AQI — Good
Walkability75/100
Climate score82/100
English proficiencymedium
Source: OpenAQ · Global Peace Index · regional statistical agencies · Updated Live + annual

Nomad

Nomad communityMedium
Visa easeeasy
Budget score62/100
Lifestyle score80/100
Overall nomad score
75/100
Source: NoodlePants composite (World Bank ICP, Ookla, OpenAQ) · Updated Quarterly

What it's actually like here

So, you’re eyeing the Balearics? This Spanish island gem offers a pretty sweet deal for digital nomads. Rent for a 1-bedroom in the city center is around €900, dropping to €650 outside, making it genuinely affordable compared to most Western European hotspots. Food won't break the bank either: a cheap meal is €12, and groceries are about €280 monthly. Internet speeds are decent (150 Mbps), and with 15 coworking spaces, you'll be well-connected. The medium English proficiency and easy visa access are big pluses. It suits those craving sunshine (climate score 82), safety (index 80), and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle with a decent nomad community. However, don't expect the blistering pace and extensive networking of a major tech hub. While the cost of living is good, it’s not Southeast Asia cheap, so budget wisely for those tapas and sangria.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in Palma de Mallorca as a digital nomad?+

As of 2026, a 1-bedroom apartment in the centre of Palma de Mallorca averages around $900 per month, and the overall cost-of-living index sits at 62 (vs Switzerland = 101). Nomads typically budget extra for coworking, eating out, and travel.

Is Palma de Mallorca safe for digital nomads?+

Palma de Mallorca scores 80/100 on our composite safety index, which blends the Global Peace Index, crime stats and traveller-advisory data. Most nomad-friendly neighbourhoods feel comfortable to walk in day and night.

How fast is the internet in Palma de Mallorca?+

Headline average internet speed in Palma de Mallorca is around 150 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. That's enough for video calls, large file uploads and most remote-work needs in central neighbourhoods — coworking spaces and serviced apartments usually run faster than that.

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