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Arrecife stands out for connectivity, climate and transport; it is weaker on healthcare and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €497 a month (2024).
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Arrecife stands out for connectivity, climate and transport; it is weaker on healthcare and prosperity. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €497 a month (2024).
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Practical conclusions we draw from Arrecife’s figures. They are inferences, not official statistics: each says what it rests on.
You will meet English speakers, mostly in the centre and at international employers. Shops, landlords and schools expect Spanish. Contracts, the town hall and most doctors work in Spanish.
Summer nights stay warm, so sleep depends on a cooled bedroom. Check for air-conditioning before you sign.
Most people drive to work. Without a car, check bus routes from any flat before you commit.
Almost every home can get gigabit fibre, so working from home is not a gamble on the flat you pick.
Residents are younger than in most of Spain: more students, young families and evening life.
Figures for Arrecife itself, not its region. Each shows the period it covers.
Each card uses Arrecife data only and compares it with similar cities. Open “Why this score?” to see the measures behind it.
Connectivity is strong: in the top 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 5.60 km — better than 92% of major European cities
Strong: 92 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the main airportArrecife · 2026-10-21 | 5.60 km | better than 92% of major European cities |
Climate is above average: in the top 10% of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 334 days a year — better than 100% of major European cities
Above average: 72 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry)Arrecife · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 334 days a year | better than 100% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CArrecife · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 0.00 days a year | better than 88% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CArrecife · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 149 nights a year | better than 0% of major European cities |
Transport is above average: in the top quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Average commute (one way): 29.8 minutes — better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Above average: 60 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute (one way)Arrecife · 2021 | 29.8 minutes | better than 98% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carArrecife · 2021 | 66.8% | better than 27% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportArrecife · 2021 | 12.1% | better than 48% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is around the middle: around the middle of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Burglaries: 16.9 per 100k people — better than 99% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 55 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesArrecife · 2025 | 1.41 per 100k people | better than 20% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeArrecife · 2024 | 40.3 per 1,000 people | better than 81% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesArrecife · 2025 | 67.8 per 100k people | better than 66% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesArrecife · 2025 | 16.9 per 100k people | better than 99% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesArrecife · 2024 | 0.95 per 1,000 people | better than 1% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsArrecife · 2025 | 819 per 100k people | better than 80% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsArrecife · 2025 | 33.9 per 100k people | better than 75% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Housing is around the middle: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Buying price per m²: 2,016 €/m² — better than 63% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 45 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Arrecife · 2024 | 7.10 €/m² a month | better than 58% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearArrecife · 2024 | 3.60% | better than 35% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Arrecife · 2026-Q2 | 2,016 €/m² | better than 63% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsArrecife · 2024 | 4.67% | better than 52% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearArrecife · 2026-Q2 | 20.6% | better than 8% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is below average: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment, change in a year: 0.41 points — worse than 87% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 35 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentArrecife · 2025 | 10.8% | better than 50% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearArrecife · 2025 | 0.41 points | better than 13% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes with fibre to the door: 97.3% — worse than 76% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 34 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Homes that can get gigabit internetArrecife · 2025 | 98.0% | better than 41% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorArrecife · 2025 | 97.3% | better than 24% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageArrecife · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 37% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is weak: in the bottom quarter of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 12,836 € a year per person — worse than 88% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 12 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Household income per personArrecife · 2024 | 12,836 € a year per person | better than 12% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Healthcare is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 81.2 years — worse than 96% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 4 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyArrecife · 2023 | 81.2 years | better than 4% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
What we cannot score for Arrecife yet
Highs around 24° in September, lows around 17° in February. 334 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 149 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3°C | 17.0°C | 21 mm |
| February | 19.1°C | 16.6°C | 17 mm |
| March | 19.3°C | 16.7°C | 7 mm |
| April | 20.2°C | 17.6°C | 3 mm |
| May | 21.1°C | 18.6°C | 15 mm |
| June | 22.3°C | 19.9°C | 18 mm |
| July | 23.3°C | 20.9°C | 1 mm |
| August | 24.2°C | 21.8°C | 2 mm |
| September | 24.4°C | 22.0°C | 8 mm |
| October | 24.2°C | 21.6°C | 17 mm |
| November | 22.4°C | 19.9°C | 9 mm |
| December | 20.7°C | 18.4°C | 10 mm |
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39/100 · below average · 93rd of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
10.8% in 2025
20.6% in Q2 2026
€7.1 per m² a month in 2024
€2,016 per m² in Q2 2026
81.2 years in 2023
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Fit from the data, 0 to 100, against other Spanish cities. Open a group to see the figures behind it.
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: San Cristóbal de La Laguna (58)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (65), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (64)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
Better nearby for students: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (55)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Better nearby for high earners and investors: Granadilla de Abona (57), San Cristóbal de La Laguna (57)
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Better nearby for young professionals: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (51)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Arrecife as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Arrecife; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €512 a month
Compare with Arrecife70 m²: €593 a month
Compare with Arrecife70 m²: €641 a month
Compare with Arrecife70 m²: €700 a month
Compare with Arrecife70 m²: €567 a month
Compare with Arrecife70 m²: €625 a month
Compare with ArrecifeFigures are refreshed as new official data is published; the period beside each number says what it covers. “Our read” cards are our inferences from those figures. How we score
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