Side-by-side city decision # Canggu vs Palma de Mallorca. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link CangguIndonesia1/6 VS Palma de MallorcaSpain3/6 $1,590Canggu monthly budget $2,355Palma de Mallorca monthly budget 85 MbpsCanggu internet 246 MbpsPalma de Mallorca internet Decision summary Palma de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Canggu Speed Fastest internet Palma de Mallorca Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Tie Air Cleanest air Palma de Mallorca Walk Most walkable Palma de Mallorca Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md) Indonesia 1/6 Budget$1,590 Internet85 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Palma de Mallorca](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/palma-de-mallorca.md) Spain 3/6 Budget$2,355 Internet246 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricCangguPalma de Mallorca Total estimated budget $1,590 $2,355 1-bed center rent $950 $1,550 Coworking desk $170 $250 Local meal $3.3 $16.5 Cappuccino $2.7 $2.4 Gym membership $55 $55 Transport budget $90 $45 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricCangguPalma de Mallorca Internet speed 85 Mbps 246 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricCangguPalma de Mallorca Safety index 72/100 72/100 Air quality 74/100 82/100 Walkability 4/10 8/10 Female safety 7/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricCangguPalma de Mallorca Healthcare quality Good Excellent English proficiency Good Good Climate type Tropical monsoon Mediterranean Best time to visit May - Sep Apr - Jun Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Large and active international remote-worker community * Excellent choice of cafes, coworking spaces, and wellness studios * Warm tropical weather and nearby beaches * Strong food scene spanning cheap warungs to high-end restaurants * English is widely understood in tourist-facing businesses * Convenient digital payments and affordable mobile data ### Trade-offs * Traffic congestion is severe on main roads * Rents and short-term villas are expensive for Indonesia * Sidewalks are limited and walking can be unsafe * Rainy-season flooding and construction noise are common * Tap water is not safe to drink * Scooter accidents and petty theft are real risks ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival / e-VOA * C1 Tourist Visa * E33G Remote Worker Visa [Palma de Mallorca](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/palma-de-mallorca.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Exceptional Mediterranean weather for much of the year * Fast fiber internet and strong mobile coverage * Highly walkable historic center and waterfront * Large international and remote-worker community * Safe city with excellent public healthcare access * Easy airport connections to mainland Europe ### Trade-offs * Housing costs are high and rising quickly * Summer crowds and short-term rental pressure are intense * Island flights add cost and time to mainland trips * Winter can feel quiet outside the central neighborhoods * Spanish bureaucracy can be slow and document-heavy * Tourist areas can be noisy and overpriced ### Common visa routes * Spain Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa waiver or tourist visa * Spanish self-employment residence permit Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.