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Living in Alcalá de Henares

Spain · temperate

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Alcalá de Henares is a compact city of roughly 195,000 people inland in Spain. The climate is temperate. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,600. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for art and culture, food and eating out, cycling.

È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio.

At a glance

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People
~195,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,600
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
5/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Alcalá de Henares

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare5/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+38%
👶 For kids5/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding4/5
✈️ Airport3/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +38% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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