Ljubljana vs Tenerife

Real cost of living, rent, internet, safety and visa terms for both cities, side by side — then open the interactive tool to weight them against your own priorities.

Ljubljana, Slovenia
🇸🇮Slovenia

Ljubljana

76Freedom Score#30Global rank$2,180Per month

Slovenia's storybook capital — car-free centre, the Alps and Adriatic within reach, and the fastest average internet on this list.

Tenerife, Spain
🇪🇸Spain

Tenerife

76Freedom Score#31Global rank$1,600Per month

Europe's eternal-spring island — the Canaries' tax perks, year-round 70°F weather, volcanic beaches, and Spain's digital-nomad visa.

The short answer

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Cost of living

Monthly figures for one person. Rent, meals and coworking are measured values, not shares of the total budget.

ExpenseLjubljanaTenerife
Comfortable budgetper month, all in$2,180$1,600✓
Rent, 1BR city centre$981$700✓
Meal, mid-range$12✓$13
Coworking deskper month$196✓$200
Cost of living indexlower is cheaper48.4✓64.0

Quality of life

Scored 0–100 on the same attributes the match engine weights, so these agree with the interactive tool.

MeasureLjubljanaTenerife
Safety
78
78
Healthcare
80
82
Walkability
85
62
English spoken
80
62
Food & dining
75
62
Nightlife
60
62
Outdoors
82
90
Nomad community
50
78
Climate quality
76
90
Public transit
70
68

Scores, connectivity and paperwork

MeasureLjubljanaTenerife
Freedom Score76/10076/100
Global rankof 100 cities#30✓#31
Internet90 Mbps300 Mbps✓
Average temperature52°F70°F
Air quality38/100✓25/100
Airport connectivity52/10068/100✓
Nomad visa90-day+ stayNomad visa
Headline tax rateon local income24%24%

Which should you choose?

Choose Ljubljana if it is more walkable and English is more widely spoken.

Choose Tenerife if runs $580/mo cheaper, rent is $281/mo lower, internet is faster at 300 Mbps and the climate scores better.

What each city is known for

Ljubljana

  • Fastest average internet of the new cities (~386 Mbps)
  • Car-free green city centre — exceptionally walkable & safe
  • Alps and Adriatic coast both under two hours away
  • Safe, clean, and central to the rest of Europe

Tenerife

  • Year-round 70°F spring climate
  • Spain's digital-nomad visa available
  • Volcanic Teide and Atlantic beaches
  • Lower cost than mainland Spain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better for digital nomads: Ljubljana or Tenerife?
Ljubljana and Tenerife tie on the Freedom Score at 76/100, so the decision comes down to which individual measures matter most to you.
Which is cheaper: Ljubljana or Tenerife?
Tenerife is cheaper. A comfortable monthly budget is $1,600 against $2,180, a difference of $580 a month or about $6,960 a year. Rent is the biggest single line: $981/mo in Ljubljana versus $700/mo in Tenerife.
Which is safer: Ljubljana or Tenerife?
Both score 78/100 on safety. That blends crime levels, political stability and healthcare access, and it describes each city as a whole rather than any particular neighbourhood.
How fast is the internet in Ljubljana and Tenerife?
Ljubljana averages 90 Mbps and Tenerife averages 300 Mbps, so Tenerife has the headroom if you push large files or run video calls all day.
What visa would I need for Ljubljana or Tenerife?
Ljubljana sits in Slovenia (90-day+ stay) and Tenerife in Spain (Nomad visa). Requirements, income floors and processing times change often, so check the visa and residency guide before you commit to either.
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Cost, connectivity and quality-of-life figures come from the YourLifeMatch city dataset. Where a value is not confirmed it reads n.a. rather than an estimate. Figures are for planning, not professional advice.