Hany, a Cuban residing in Spain who shares content under the name 'Vibra Viajera' on YouTube, released a video about working in Ibiza where she details with specific figures how much one can earn on the Balearic island during the summer season.
The content creator works in hospitality and claims it is possible to earn more than €2,500 per month with an eight-hour daily contract as a waitress, combining the base salary and tips.
Can you imagine earning over €2,500 in Spain? Yes, that happens in Ibiza," says at the beginning of the video.
The key, he explains, is not to underestimate tips. "When I say more than 2,000, more than 3,000 €, I am obviously counting my tips, because yes, I don't know about you, but for me, tips count as money I am earning each month," he points out.
The base salary in the contract can range from €1,800-2,000, to which an additional €500 to €1,000 in tips is added monthly during the peak season.
The highest-paid positions, according to the YouTuber, are concentrated in large nightclubs, high-end restaurants, and beach clubs, where a waiter can exceed €3,000 per month.
Security jobs in nightclubs and those in the construction sector also offer salaries exceeding €2,000. The key requirement to access the best positions is having an intermediate to advanced level of English or another language.
These figures contrast with the hard reality of working in hospitality in Spain that many Latino migrants face.
"There are many people with excellent resumes and considerable experience who might be exhausting themselves elsewhere working 10, 12 hours for 1,000, 1,300, or 1,400 €, and here on the island, you have the opportunity to work your 8 hours and earn over 2,500 €," Hany states.
However, it is noted that accommodation is "the most controversial" aspect of the matter. A shared room in Ibiza costs between €600 and €1,000 per month during the high season, and entire houses for groups of 8 to 10 people start at €3,000 per month.
"The accommodation is very expensive. The issue of housing is something I want to make clear so that later there won't be any claims like, 'No, you didn't tell me this or that.'"
This warning aligns with data from the union CCOO, which in December 2025 estimated that a net monthly salary of €3,500 is needed to live a dignified life in Ibiza and Formentera.
The annual housing expenditure on the island rose to €27,393 per person in 2025, compared to €20,780 the previous year.
The YouTuber acknowledges that Ibiza is not a magical solution, but advocates for its potential for those who come with clear goals.
"I believe that Ibiza has two very clear paths: one is coming to make money and save, and the other is getting lost in the parties and such," he summarizes.
This dilemma resonates among many Cubans who are debating between emigrating to Spain or to other countries in search of better economic conditions.
Hany concludes: "It's not that Ibiza is a goldmine... but I am 100% sure that if any of you have the chance to come and try to spend a season here, go for it without fear, you will see that this is the best path."
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