Palma
Palma is the sun-blessed capital of Mallorca Europe's most sought-after Mediterranean island a city of Gothic cathedrals, turquoise coves, and a yacht marina that draws half the world's sailing fleet each summer. Beyond the summer crowds, Palma is a genuinely liveable mid-size city with outstanding food (Santa Catalina is one of Spain's best neighbourhood food scenes), a large established British and German expat community, and 310 sunny days a year. The Serra de Tramuntana mountain range provides dramatic hiking 20 minutes from the city. A one-bedroom in Santa Catalina or La Lonja costs €900–1,300/month.
In Palma, Spain, local salaries average around $1,600/mo and rent starts at $1,050/mo (about $1,840/mo all-in). Safety 80/100, excellent year-round weather — compare visas and full costs on Jonzy.
Best for: Beach lifestyle, Retirees, Mediterranean.
- Rent from $1,050/mo, about $1,840/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 80/100 · Internet 78/100 · excellent year-round weather.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 6 weeks (retirement option: Spain Non-Lucrative Visa).
- Local salaries average around $1,600/mo, with a large, well-established expat community.
Cost of living in Palma
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $1,050/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $360/mo |
| Transport | $70/mo |
| Healthcare | $110/mo |
| Utilities | $100/mo |
| Other essentials | $150/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $1,840/mo |
How Palma stacks up
- Rent eats about 57% of a one-person monthly budget in Palma — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$1,840/mo all-in, Palma runs about 31% pricier than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$1,600/mo) covers roughly 87% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is climate (90/100); the weakest is internet (78/100).
Is Palma right for you?
Highlights
- Very safe by catalog scores (80/100).
- Excellent year-round weather.
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
- Dedicated retirement route (Spain Non-Lucrative Visa).
- Clean air (AQI ~20).
Watch-outs
- Above-median cost of living for the catalog.
Quality of life in Palma
- Safety: 80/100
- Internet speed: 78/100
- Climate: 90/100
- Healthcare: 82/100
- Expat community: 86/100
Taxes in Palma
24% Beckham Law for new residents; Balearic IGIC applies
Living in Spain
Spain is a southern European democracy and EU/Schengen member with the Beckham Law (Ley Impatriados) offering a 24% flat tax on Spanish-sourced income for qualifying new residents for 6 years. The Digital Nomad Visa (€2,160/month income minimum) provides 3-year residency for remote workers; the Non-Lucrative Visa is the retirement route for those with passive income above ~€2,260/month.
Palma relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Palma?
Budget roughly $1,840/mo all-in for one person in Palma — rent from $1,050/mo, plus food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and everyday extras. It has a large, well-established expat community, so ready-made shortcuts on where to live exist.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Palma?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Palma: rent from $1,050, food $360, transport $70, healthcare $110, utilities $100, and other essentials $150 — about $1,840/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Palma a good place to relocate?
Palma has excellent year-round weather and a large, well-established expat community, with a moderate visa process (about 6 weeks). Those are catalog averages — Jonzy ranks Palma against 355 other cities for your specific income, passport, and priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Palma?
Long-stay relocation routes for Palma depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Digital Nomad Visa / Non-Lucrative Visa" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Spain against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Palma?
Core costs for one person run about $1,840/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $2,600/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $1,600/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Palma best for?
Palma tends to suit beach lifestyle, retirees and mediterranean — based on its cost profile (about $1,840/mo all-in), 78/100 internet, 80/100 safety, and a large, well-established expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Palma expensive to live in?
At about $1,840/mo all-in for one person, Palma is among the more expensive cities in the catalog — roughly 31% above the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Palma safe to live in?
Palma scores 80/100 on Jonzy's safety index, among the safer cities in the catalog. For families specifically it rates 82/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Palma good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 78/100 — solid for everyday remote work, with coworking as backup. The expat and nomad scene rates 86/100, and work-life balance 80/100. Combined with ~$1,840/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Palma; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Palma?
Palma scores 90/100 for climate — one of the better climates in the catalog. It logs roughly 310 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Palma?
Typical tax snapshot for Palma, Spain: 24% Beckham Law for new residents; Balearic IGIC applies. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.