Bangkok vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Bangkok, Thailand 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
- Bangkok is about 4% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,720 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $720 in Bangkok against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Las Palmas scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 230 Mbps.
- Bangkok is tropical; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Bangkok wins 3 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or Las Palmas?
Bangkok is cheaper: about $1,720/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bangkok or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Bangkok.
Which has faster internet, Bangkok or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 230 Mbps in Bangkok.
| Line | Bangkok | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,720 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $720 | $900 |
| Food | $420 | $450 |
| Transport | $60 | $45 |
| Coworking | $130 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 300 |
| Climate | tropical | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 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): Bangkok November 1, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.