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El Hierro vs La Palma

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El Hierro, Spain compared with La Palma, Spain: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Country Spain Spain
Nomad score 5.9 / 10 6.3 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 20° / 17°C 19° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 35 Good 36 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Average high 21.2°C 24.4°C
Average low 14.5°C 14.8°C
Precipitation 22 mm / mo 39 mm / mo
Sunshine 341 h / mo 319 h / mo
Humidity 75% 64%
Rain days 4.4 / mo 4.5 / mo
Wind speed 14.5 km/h 16.1 km/h

ES El Hierro · average high by month

ES La Palma · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
US AQI 35 36
PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ 4.7 µg/m³
PM10 7 µg/m³ 8.2 µg/m³
Ozone 76 µg/m³ 78 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.3 3.3
Local Payment Services 6.4 7.1
Startup Scene 2.0 3.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Air Conditioning 4.0 5.7
Green Spaces 7.7 8.6
Natural Disaster Risk 7.1 5.1
Noise Pollution 8.2 7.6
Seasonal Variety 3.2 4.4
Weather 8.2 8.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Mobile Network Coverage 7.5 8.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.5 8.3
Public WiFi Availability 3.8 4.9
VPN Reliability 8.1 8.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Accommodation Cost 6.4 6.0
Cost of Living 6.5 6.5
Currency Stability 9.5 9.2
Entertainment Cost 7.2 6.1
Food & Groceries 6.7 6.6
Gym Membership Cost 6.4 6.6
Transportation Cost 6.7 6.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Culture 5.7 6.8
Indoors Fun 3.2 4.2
Language Learning Opportunities 5.3 5.7
Local Experiences & Tours 6.7 7.6
Nightlife 2.5 3.3
Outdoors & Nature 9.4 9.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.4 2.7
Nomad Friendly 3.1 6.0
Online Community Presence 1.9 3.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Cafes with WiFi 4.3 4.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.0 3.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.8 3.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.1 2.9
Internet Speed 6.9 7.1
Local SIM Card Availability 7.3 7.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Fitness Facilities 4.1 5.5
Food Scene 5.1 6.5
Healthy Food Options 5.6 6.5
Yoga Studios 3.4 5.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Healthcare 6.1 7.3
Healthcare Affordability 7.7 7.9
Healthcare Quality 5.2 7.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.4 8.4
Ease of Business Registration 5.1 4.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.8 4.8
Freedom of Speech 7.5 7.5
Political Stability 5.7 5.7
Tax Friendliness 5.3 5.3
Visa Ease 7.0 7.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Air Quality 9.4 9.3
Cleanliness 8.4 8.1
Environmental Quality 9.0 8.8
Family Friendly 7.4 7.7
Language Barrier 4.4 5.3
Work-Life Balance 8.6 8.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Female Friendly 8.5 8.5
Racial Tolerance 7.4 7.5
Safety 9.2 9.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Airport Connectivity 3.3 5.7
Cycling 5.0 3.6
Intercity Travel Options 3.3 4.7
Public Transit 3.3 4.3
Ride-sharing Services 1.2 1.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.8 4.2
Walkability 5.3 5.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Coworking Quality 6.0 5.5
Freelance Ecosystem 4.0 3.8
Networking Opportunities 2.8 3.8
Remote Job Opportunities 3.2 3.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 7.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Jeans $34 per pair $34 per pair
Summer Dress $34 per dress $34 per dress
Running Shoes $17 per pair $17 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Dining Out $101 per month $126 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Cinema Ticket $8.08 per ticket $8.08 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Coffee $1.35 per cup $3.37 per cup
Beer $4.85 per pint $4.85 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $11 per meal $14 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.66 per meal $9.66 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $56 per meal $59 per meal
Apples $2.06 per kg $2.06 per kg
Bread $1.47 per loaf $1.47 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.95 per bottle $0.47 per bottle
Milk $0.99 per liter $0.94 per liter
Rice $1.14 per kg $1.14 per kg
Chicken Fillets $8.21 per kg $8.21 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $5.21 per bottle $7.35 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Groceries $167 per month $178 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Doctor Visit (GP) $51 per visit $45 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4.38 per purchase $4.38 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,010 per month $730 per month
Housing $1,010 per month $730 per month
Coworking Space $84 per month $84 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,626 per month $2,344 per month
Coliving Space $584 per month $584 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Internet & Mobile $46 per month $46 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Leisure Activities $61 per month $61 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Haircut $16 per visit $16 per visit
Laundry $0.47 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Mobile Plan $18 per month $18 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $34 per month $34 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $30 per month $30 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $15 per hour $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ES El Hierro ES La Palma
Taxi Start $4.32 per trip $4.32 per trip
Transportation $31 per month $29 per month
Taxi per km $1.51 per km $1.51 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $31 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $9.63 per trip $9.62 per trip
Gasoline $1.97 per liter $1.97 per liter
Scooter Rental $184 per month $184 per month
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