Tenerife vs Ubud

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.

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.

Ubud, Indonesia
🇮🇩Indonesia

Ubud

76Freedom Score#32Global rank$2,102Per month

Bali's spiritual heart — rice terraces, yoga, and a world-leading coworking scene set in lush jungle at low tropical prices.

The short answer

Compare these two in the full toolBoth cities pre-loaded — add your income and priorities to get a personal match score

Cost of living

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

ExpenseTenerifeUbud
Comfortable budgetper month, all in$1,600✓$2,102
Rent, 1BR city centre$700✓$945
Meal, mid-range$13$12✓
Coworking deskper month$200$189✓
Cost of living indexlower is cheaper64.046.7✓

Quality of life

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

MeasureTenerifeUbud
Safety
78
49
Healthcare
82
45
Walkability
62
50
English spoken
62
60
Food & dining
62
75
Nightlife
62
55
Outdoors
90
92
Nomad community
78
85
Climate quality
90
84
Public transit
68
30

Scores, connectivity and paperwork

MeasureTenerifeUbud
Freedom Score76/10076/100
Global rankof 100 cities#31✓#32
Internet300 Mbps✓30 Mbps
Average temperature70°F77°F
Air quality25/10045/100✓
Airport connectivity68/10070/100✓
Nomad visaNomad visaIndonesia visa
Headline tax rateon local income24%24%

Which should you choose?

Choose Tenerife if runs $502/mo cheaper, rent is $245/mo lower, internet is faster at 300 Mbps and it scores higher on safety (78 vs 49).

Choose Ubud if the nomad community is larger.

What each city is known for

Tenerife

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

Ubud

  • Huge nomad & wellness community — instant social circle
  • Tropical jungle setting with rice terraces and temples
  • 0% tax on foreign income for most nomads
  • Coworking density rivals any island on earth

Frequently asked questions

Which is better for digital nomads: Tenerife or Ubud?
Tenerife and Ubud tie on the Freedom Score at 76/100, so the decision comes down to which individual measures matter most to you.
Which is cheaper: Tenerife or Ubud?
Tenerife is cheaper. A comfortable monthly budget is $1,600 against $2,102, a difference of $502 a month or about $6,024 a year. Rent is the biggest single line: $700/mo in Tenerife versus $945/mo in Ubud.
Which is safer: Tenerife or Ubud?
Tenerife scores higher on safety, 78/100 against 49/100. Safety scores blend crime levels, political stability and healthcare access, and they describe a city as a whole — individual neighbourhoods vary far more than the headline number suggests.
How fast is the internet in Tenerife and Ubud?
Tenerife averages 300 Mbps and Ubud averages 30 Mbps, so Tenerife has the headroom if you push large files or run video calls all day.
What visa would I need for Tenerife or Ubud?
Tenerife sits in Spain (Nomad visa) and Ubud in Indonesia (Indonesia 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.