Bucharest vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Bucharest, 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
- Bucharest is about 22% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,400 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $650 in Bucharest against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Bucharest is continental; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Bucharest wins 5 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bucharest or Las Palmas?
Bucharest is cheaper: about $1,400/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 22% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bucharest or Las Palmas?
Bucharest and Las Palmas score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Bucharest or Las Palmas?
Bucharest and Las Palmas have about the same typical internet speed, 300 Mbps.
| Line | Bucharest | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,400 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $650 | $900 |
| Food | $380 | $450 |
| Transport | $35 | $45 |
| Coworking | $110 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 300 |
| Climate | continental | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
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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): Bucharest November 3, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.