Berlin vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Berlin, Germany 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
- Las Palmas is about 35% cheaper than Berlin for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $2,750).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $900 in Las Palmas against $1,450 in Berlin.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Berlin is temperate; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Berlin wins 0 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Berlin or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $2,750/month in Berlin, roughly 35% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Berlin or Las Palmas?
Berlin and Las Palmas score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Berlin or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Berlin.
| Line | Berlin | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,750 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $1,450 | $900 |
| Food | $560 | $450 |
| Transport | $90 | $45 |
| Coworking | $180 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 300 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Las Palmas
Gran Canaria's nomad capital — year-round spring weather, beaches in the city, huge coworking scene.
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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): Berlin November 11, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.