Athens vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Athens, Greece and Las Palmas, Spain, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Athens is about 6% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,700 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $800 in Athens against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Athens wins 5 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Athens or Las Palmas?
Athens is cheaper: about $1,700/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Athens or Las Palmas?
Athens and Las Palmas score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Athens or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Athens.
| Line | Athens | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,700 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $800 | $900 |
| Food | $440 | $450 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $120 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 300 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Athens November 11, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.