Perth or San Sebastián

Based on 2026 cost of living data, San Sebastián is more affordable than Perth. Perth has a cost rating of 65/100, while San Sebastián has a cost rating of 58/100.

In terms of safety, San Sebastián ranks higher with a safety score of 90/100, compared to Perth at 85/100. Perth's safety score is 85/100 and San Sebastián's safety score is 90/100.

Average rent in Perth is typically $2,200 AUD per month, whereas typical rent in San Sebastián averages €800 - €1,200 per month.

For Perth, the visa process is rated as: Priority state (WA often has its own priority lists for skilled migration.). For San Sebastián, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax benefits.).