At a glance
 GI
Catalan Bay
|
 ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Gibraltar | Spain |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,694 / mo | $4,117 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 23° / 22°C | 24° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 53 Moderate | 55 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 22.6°C | 23°C |
| Average low | 15.3°C | 16.2°C |
| Precipitation | 62 mm / mo | 47 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 314 h / mo | 317 h / mo |
| Humidity | 74% | 68% |
| Rain days | 6.9 / mo | 4.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 21.2 km/h | 15.6 km/h |
GI
Catalan Bay · average high by month
J 16
F 17
M 18
A 21
M 24
J 27
J 30
A 30
S 27
O 24
N 20
D 17
ES
Marbella · average high by month
J 17
F 17
M 18
A 21
M 24
J 28
J 31
A 31
S 27
O 24
N 20
D 18
Air quality
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 53 | 55 |
| PM2.5 | 8.6 µg/m³ | 7.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 14.7 µg/m³ | 12.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 64 µg/m³ | 89 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 7.3 | 4.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Startup Scene | 4.5 | 4.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Green Spaces | 4.9 | 6.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.0 | 5.9 |
| Weather | 8.1 | 7.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 9.0 | 8.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| Cost of Living | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Currency Stability | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.6 | 5.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.3 | 5.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.4 | 6.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.3 | 6.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| Nightlife | 3.9 | 8.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.1 | 8.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 5.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.6 | 7.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 5.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.2 | 6.3 |
| Internet Speed | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.3 | 8.1 |
| Food Scene | 5.8 | 8.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.3 | 8.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.3 | 7.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.2 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.9 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Visa Ease | 6.8 | 7.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Cleanliness | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.7 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 8.9 | 8.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| Cycling | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Public Transit | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.2 | 6.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.9 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 7.8 | 6.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.3 | 7.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $94 per pair | $81 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $60 per dress | $52 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $120 per pair | $98 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $134 per month | $115 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $15 per ticket | $12 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.68 per cup | $2.88 per cup |
| Beer | $6.69 per pint | $4.61 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $87 per meal | $69 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $11 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Apples | $3.35 per kg | $2.88 per kg |
| Bread | $2.41 per loaf | $1.73 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.14 per bottle | $1.15 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.87 per liter | $1.38 per liter |
| Rice | $2.94 per kg | $2.08 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.37 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $16 per bottle | $12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $335 per month | $288 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $35 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $74 per visit | $69 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $12 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,138 per month | $807 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,606 per month | $1,096 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,275 per month | $2,076 per month |
| Coworking Space | $241 per month | $231 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,272 per month | $1,038 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $35 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $27 per month | $35 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $29 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.37 per kg | $12 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $33 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $47 per month | $46 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $20 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $60 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $24 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $33 per month | $46 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.68 per trip | $4.61 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $3.35 per km | $2.08 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $47 per month | $46 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $12 per trip | $14 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.21 per liter | $1.90 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $33 per month | $29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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GI
Catalan Bay
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ES
Marbella
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $134 per month | $138 per month |