Budapest vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Budapest, Hungary 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
- Budapest is about 11% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,600 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $750 in Budapest against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Budapest scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 250 Mbps.
- Budapest is temperate; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Budapest wins 6 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Budapest or Las Palmas?
Budapest is cheaper: about $1,600/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 11% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Budapest or Las Palmas?
Budapest scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Las Palmas.
Which has faster internet, Budapest or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 250 Mbps in Budapest.
| Line | Budapest | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,600 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $750 | $900 |
| Food | $420 | $450 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $120 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 300 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | 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): Budapest November 8, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.