Chiang Mai vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Chiang Mai, Thailand 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
- Chiang Mai is about 39% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,100 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $400 in Chiang Mai against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 210 Mbps.
- Chiang Mai is tropical; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Chiang Mai wins 6 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Chiang Mai or Las Palmas?
Chiang Mai is cheaper: about $1,100/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 39% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Chiang Mai or Las Palmas?
Chiang Mai and Las Palmas score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Chiang Mai or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 210 Mbps in Chiang Mai.
| Line | Chiang Mai | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,100 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $400 | $900 |
| Food | $320 | $450 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $100 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 210 | 300 |
| Climate | tropical | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 10/10 | 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): Chiang Mai November 6, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.