Why Alicante?
The most affordable coastal city for digital nomads in Spain. An established British and European expat community, stunning beaches, and reliably sunny weather at the lowest cost in the country.
Cost of Living Breakdown
| Expense | Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment (centre) | €800 | Bills typically extra €80–120 |
| Coworking membership | €140 | Hot desk; private office from €350 |
| Groceries | €250–350 | Mercadona is the best value supermarket |
| Eating out (avg meal) | €12–18 | Menú del día (€10–14) is excellent value |
| Transport (monthly pass) | €40–70 | Most nomads use a bicycle or scooter too |
| Health insurance | €50–80 | Private, for Visa. SANITAS or CIGNA recommended |
| Total estimate | €1,500 | Comfortable lifestyle with dining out |
Best Neighborhoods
Where you live matters as much as which city you choose. Here are the neighbourhoods most popular with digital nomads in Alicante:
Centro
Spanish city lifeThe real Alicante. Mix of locals and expats. Best restaurants, markets.
Avg 1BR:€830/mo
Playa de San Juan
Beach & expatThe expat heartland. Beach lifestyle, English widely spoken. Bit suburban.
Avg 1BR:€900/mo
Carolinas Altas
Local residentialMost affordable option. Authentic local life. Further from beach.
Avg 1BR:€700/mo
Best Coworking Spaces
Alicante has 18+ coworking spaces, ranging from community-focused hubs to premium private offices. Here are our top picks:
| Space | Type | Price | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coworking Alicante | Community coworking | €140/mo | 4.2 | The main hub. Good community, regular events. |
| Lanzadera Alicante | Startup accelerator | €150/mo | 4.4 | Backed by Juan Roig (Mercadona). Excellent for startup-focused nomads. |