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Nomad score 6.5/10

39.8895, 4.2662 Europe/Madrid #2541

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Researched Updated Oct 26, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About scores

Scores run from 0 to 10, where 10 is best for a remote worker and 5 is an average city.

Cost & Affordability

7 factors · average 6.6
Cost of Living 6.3 Weight 150

The researched monthly nomad budget is about US$2,455, below Porto and above Granada. 1

Evidence

Local cost file totals US$2,455 for a nomad; Livingcost lists US$1,658 for its different one-person basket, updated 21 June 2026.

Accommodation Cost 5.9 Weight 80

The upstream furnished-month estimate is cheaper than Porto; current rental supply is thin. 1 2

Low confidence
Evidence

Local furnished-month estimate US$1,100; Livingcost centre one-bedroom US$946. Habitaclia currently shows only a three-bedroom at 2,200 euro.

Food & Groceries 5.6 Weight 40

Food prices remain moderate by European standards; cooking reduces the budget. 1

Evidence

Livingcost June 2026: monthly food US$497, lunch US$18.6, milk US$1.15 per litre and chicken US$9.53 per kg.

Transportation Cost 8.2 Weight 20

A subsidised bus pass makes local travel inexpensive; taxis cost extra. 3 4

Evidence

December 2025 decision extends free passes to 2026, including passport-holding non-residents; TMSA still publishes a zone-one T-10 at 11.45 euro.

Entertainment Cost 5.4 Weight 15

Going out is moderately priced, with inexpensive outdoor alternatives. 1

Evidence

Livingcost June 2026: pub beer US$3.39 and cinema US$11.7; local researched costs use an island cinema example of 7 euro.

Gym Membership Cost 5.4 Weight 10

Gym prices are moderate; the upstream island example is about 46 euro monthly. 1

Low confidence
Evidence

Livingcost June 2026 lists a US$51 monthly gym membership; local costs use a Ciutadella class plan at 46 euro, not a Maó tariff.

Currency Stability 9.3 Weight 30

Euro use is confirmed by the country prep; multi-year currency volatility was not checked. 14

Low confidence

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 5.9
Internet Speed 7.8 Weight 100

No measured home broadband median was verified; the previous score remains provisional.

Low confidence
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.0 Weight 40

Innovem offers coworking in Maó; the local venue census remains incomplete. 5

Low confidence
Evidence

Innovem lists Punta Nati 8 in Maó, with daily, weekly and monthly desk access.

Cafes with WiFi 6.5 Weight 30

A current survey of café Wi-Fi reliability was not available; the previous score is provisional.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.3 Weight 30

Laptop policies, sockets and long-stay seating were not verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8 Weight 100

No count of remote workers based in Maó was verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 Weight 25

Orange offers prepaid SIM and eSIM; local store stock and visitor activation were not verified. 18

Low confidence

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 7.6
Work-Life Balance 8.1 Weight 30

A quiet island setting and accessible nature support leisure outside work. 10 13

Evidence

UNESCO describes preserved coastal landscapes; the island guide characterises Menorca as tranquil and less focused on nightlife.

Environmental Quality 7.7 Weight 15

Protected rural and coastal habitats support a good environment; urban pollution was not measured. 10

Low confidence
Evidence

UNESCO records a 1993 biosphere designation, well-conserved agroforestry landscapes and largely untouched coast.

Cleanliness 7.7 Weight 10

No current street-cleanliness assessment was verified; the previous score is provisional.

Low confidence
Language Barrier 6.0 Weight 30

English helps in visitor areas; Spanish and Catalan remain useful. 13

Evidence

The island guide reports English commonly spoken in tourist areas alongside Menorquí and Spanish.

Air Quality 8.3 Weight 15

No annual local PM2.5 series was verified; the previous score is provisional.

Low confidence
Family Friendly 7.6 Weight 25

Family-oriented island activities are documented; schools and childcare were not assessed, so the score is provisional. 13

Low confidence

Healthcare

3 factors · average 7.8
Healthcare Quality 8.0 Weight 20

A public hospital is confirmed; comparative outcomes and specialist referral delays were not verified. 15

Low confidence
Healthcare Affordability 7.5 Weight 25

Eligible visitors can access state care with GHIC or EHIC; uninsured private-care prices remain unverified. 16

Low confidence
Healthcare 7.8 Weight 20

Mateu Orfila provides a local public hospital; eligibility and insurance affect access. 15 16

Low confidence
Evidence

IB-SALUT lists Mateu Orfila serving Menorca from Maó; FCDO distinguishes eligible state care from private treatment.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 6.8
Weather 7.8 Weight 80

Mild winters and sunny summers suit long stays; autumn is wetter. 8

Measured January mean c: 10.8, August mean c: 25.4, Annual precipitation mm: 546, Annual sunshine hours: 2632 (AEMET Menorca airport, 1981–2010 normals, 2010-12)
Evidence

AEMET 1981–2010: January mean 10.8 C, August 25.4 C; annual rain 546 mm and sunshine 2,632 hours.

Natural Disaster Risk 6.8 Weight 10

Autumn storms and intense rain are material risks; follow local warnings. 9 8

Evidence

Radio Menorca on 19 October 2026 reports 40 mm in Maó and an orange alert for Menorca; AEMET normals show 27.3 storm days annually.

Green Spaces 6.4 Weight 10

Nearby nature is documented, but urban park coverage was not verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence
Air Conditioning 7.1 Weight 15

Housing and workplace cooling prevalence was not verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence
Seasonal Variety 6.2 Weight 10

Warm dry summers contrast with cooler, wetter winters. 8

Measured January mean c: 10.8, August mean c: 25.4, July precipitation mm: 3, November precipitation mm: 88 (AEMET Menorca airport, 1981–2010 normals, 2010-12)
Evidence

AEMET 1981–2010: January mean 10.8 C versus August 25.4 C; July rain 3 mm versus November 88 mm.

Noise Pollution 6.3 Weight 10

No current residential, port or airport noise measurement was verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 6.4
Culture 7.5 Weight 20

Menorca offers distinctive prehistoric heritage alongside Maó’s historic streets. 11

Evidence

UNESCO describes dense prehistoric settlements, burial sites and unusual dry-stone architecture.

Nightlife 5.3 Weight 15

Evening life is modest compared with major Spanish cities. 13

Evidence

The island guide recommends Ibiza or Mallorca for a more vibrant night scene.

Outdoors & Nature 8.7 Weight 15

Coves, wetlands and coastal landscapes provide excellent outdoor access. 10

Evidence

UNESCO describes coves, cliffs, beaches and seabird colonies at Albufera des Grau.

Language Learning Opportunities 5.1 Weight 10

Current language schools and course availability were not checked; the score is provisional.

Low confidence
Local Experiences & Tours 7.1 Weight 10

Harbour cruises and distillery tastings provide local outings. 12

Evidence

The town guide lists harbour boat operators and Xoriguer guided tastings.

Indoors Fun 4.6 Weight 10

A complete current indoor-entertainment inventory was not verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 6.4
Food Scene 7.3 Weight 25

Restaurant variety and quality were not assessed systematically; the previous score is provisional.

Low confidence
Yoga Studios 5.5 Weight 10

Yoga classes are offered locally; English-language availability is unconfirmed. 7

Evidence

Malbúger lists yoga and Pilates at Sàhara 26, Maó.

Fitness Facilities 6.0 Weight 15

Local sports classes include cycling, boxing and pool activities. 7

Evidence

Malbúger advertises indoor cycling, boxing, toning and aquagym in Maó.

Healthy Food Options 6.9 Weight 15

A named vegan restaurant supports plant-based dining options. 12

Low confidence
Evidence

The town guide lists Cala Vegana at Sant Crist 10.

Work Environment

5 factors · average 5.0
Time Zone Favorability 8.1 Weight 20

Client-hour overlap was not independently checked; the existing score is provisional.

Low confidence
Networking Opportunities 4.1 Weight 25

Some professional support exists locally and at the regional innovation centre. 5 6

Low confidence
Evidence

Innovem serves freelancers in Maó; CentreBit offers networking sessions from Alaior.

Remote Job Opportunities 4.0 Weight 20

No local remote-employer vacancy sample was checked; the existing score is provisional.

Low confidence
Freelance Ecosystem 3.9 Weight 20

Coworking supports independent workers, but the local client market is unmeasured. 5

Low confidence
Evidence

Innovem explicitly welcomes freelancers and offers meeting rooms and virtual-office services.

Coworking Quality 5.0 Weight 30

A local provider advertises meeting rooms and round-the-clock monthly access. 5

Low confidence
Evidence

Innovem monthly desk includes 10 meeting-room hours and 24-hour access; listed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 4.6
Startup Scene 3.2 Weight 15

A regional incubator supports startups; Maó’s own startup scale is unverified. 6

Low confidence
Evidence

CentreBit in Alaior offers incubation and mentoring under its 2025–2027 development plan.

Local Payment Services 7.2 Weight 10

Cards are broadly usable under Spain’s payment system. 14

Low confidence
Evidence

The Spain guide reports wide credit and debit card acceptance; merchants may request identification.

Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.3 Weight 15

Local merchant crypto acceptance was not verified; the existing score is provisional.

Low confidence

Transportation

7 factors · average 5.7
Airport Connectivity 6.8 Weight 30

Nearby flights serve Spain and seasonal European destinations. 13

Evidence

The island guide reports frequent mainland flights but sparse international services in winter.

Public Transit 4.4 Weight 20

Buses connect Maó with island towns; service quality varies by route. 4

Low confidence
Evidence

TMSA lists Maó–Ciutadella, Maó–Es Castell and Maó–Sant Lluís services.

Walkability 7.5 Weight 20

The old town works well on foot. 12

Evidence

The town guide describes traffic-restricted, camera-enforced streets and recommends walking the centre.

Ride-sharing Services 2.5 Weight 15

Current app coverage and local taxi booking alternatives were not verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence
Cycling 5.7 Weight 10

Protected lanes, gradients and road safety were not assessed; the existing score is provisional.

Low confidence
Intercity Travel Options 5.7 Weight 15

Mainland ferries and island flights provide connections, with seasonal limits. 13

Evidence

The island guide gives Barcelona ferry 8 hours, Valencia 15 hours, and sparse winter international flights.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.0 Weight 10

Current rental operators, stock and seasonal opening were not verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence

Connectivity

4 factors · average 7.9
Mobile Network Coverage 8.5 Weight 20

Town mobile data is documented; indoor coverage remains address-dependent. 12

Evidence

July 2025 town guide: 4G from three networks and Movistar 5G.

VPN Reliability 8.7 Weight 20

No local VPN connectivity or blocking tests were available; the existing score is provisional.

Low confidence
Power Grid Reliability 8.5 Weight 15

No local annual interruption statistics were verified; the existing score is provisional.

Low confidence
Public WiFi Availability 5.7 Weight 10

Free onboard Wi-Fi is available on marked TMSA buses. 19

Low confidence
Evidence

TMSA permits anonymous login on vehicles carrying its Free-WiFi logo.

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 4.1
Nomad Friendly 5.6 Weight 50

Local coworking exists, but overall remote-worker experience was not independently assessed; the score is provisional. 5

Low confidence
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.4 Weight 25

No dated recurring Maó nomad meetup calendar was verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence
Online Community Presence 3.2 Weight 20

No active membership or engagement counts for Maó nomad groups were verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 8.4
Safety 8.8 Weight 100

National travel advice was checked; a comparable Maó crime rate was not verified, so the score remains provisional. 17

Low confidence
Female Friendly 8.5 Weight 50

National assault precautions were checked; a Maó-specific assessment for solo women remains unverified. 17

Low confidence
Racial Tolerance 7.8 Weight 50

No local discrimination survey or comparable incident rate was verified; the score is provisional.

Low confidence

About these scores

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 26, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

Compared with Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Porto, Berlin, Hanoi

  1. Livingcost Mahon prices, updated June 2026Index
  2. Habitaclia Maó rental availabilityListings
  3. Menorca bus subsidy decision for 2026Secondary
  4. TMSA passes and island routesOfficial
  5. Innovem coworking in MaóOfficial
  6. CentreBit Menorca entrepreneurship supportOfficial
  7. Malbúger sports activities in MaóOfficial
  8. AEMET Menorca airport climate normals, 1981–2010Measurement
  9. Radio Menorca storm report, 19 October 2026Secondary
  10. UNESCO Menorca biosphere reserveOfficial
  11. UNESCO Talayotic Menorca heritageOfficial
  12. Maó practical travel guideSecondary
  13. Menorca island transport and visitor guideSecondary
  14. Spain payments and visitor guideSecondary
  15. IB-SALUT public hospital directoryOfficial
  16. FCDO Spain healthcare accessOfficial
  17. FCDO Spain safety adviceOfficial
  18. Orange prepaid SIM and eSIMOfficial
  19. TMSA free onboard Wi-FiOfficial
  20. FCDO Spain entry rulesOfficial
  21. Spanish tax agency inbound worker regimeOfficial
  22. PwC Spain individual taxationSecondary
  23. RSF Spain press freedom, 2026Index
  24. World Bank political stability for SpainIndex

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Accommodation cost 3.9 5.9
    • Cost of living 5.5 6.3
    • Digital nomad visa availability 8.2 8.4
    • Freedom of speech 8.7 7.5
    • Natural disaster risk 8.4 6.8
    4 more changes
    • Political stability 8.2 5.7
    • Tax friendliness 5.7 5.3
    • Transportation cost 6.6 8.2
    • Visa ease 7.3 7

    Light category review added sources, evidence, confidence and comparison cities; retained unverified scores explicitly marked provisional. Corrected coworking location, whole-year climate and seasonal-flight explanations. Reused Spain’s exchange rate, mobile references and country facts unchanged. Source

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