Brasov vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Brasov, Romania 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
- Brasov is about 32% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Brasov against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 220 Mbps.
- Brasov is continental; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Brasov wins 5 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Brasov or Las Palmas?
Brasov is cheaper: about $1,230/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 32% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Brasov or Las Palmas?
Brasov and Las Palmas score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Brasov or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 220 Mbps in Brasov.
| Line | Brasov | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,230 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $500 | $900 |
| Food | $330 | $450 |
| Transport | $30 | $45 |
| Coworking | $95 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 220 | 300 |
| Climate | continental | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | mountain | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 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): Brasov September 11, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.