Cairo vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Cairo, Egypt 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
- Cairo is about 44% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,000 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $420 in Cairo against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Las Palmas scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Cairo is arid; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Cairo wins 5 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Cairo or Las Palmas?
Cairo is cheaper: about $1,000/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 44% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Cairo or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Cairo.
Which has faster internet, Cairo or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Cairo.
| Line | Cairo | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $420 | $900 |
| Food | $300 | $450 |
| Transport | $35 | $45 |
| Coworking | $90 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 300 |
| Climate | arid | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | 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): Cairo November 7, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.