Dubai vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Dubai, United Arab Emirates 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
- Las Palmas is about 43% cheaper than Dubai for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $3,150).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $900 in Las Palmas against $1,750 in Dubai.
- Dubai scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 250 Mbps.
- Dubai is arid; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Dubai wins 1 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Dubai or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $3,150/month in Dubai, roughly 43% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Dubai or Las Palmas?
Dubai scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Las Palmas.
Which has faster internet, Dubai or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 250 Mbps in Dubai.
| Line | Dubai | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,150 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $1,750 | $900 |
| Food | $650 | $450 |
| Transport | $90 | $45 |
| Coworking | $220 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 300 |
| Climate | arid | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 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): Dubai November 6, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.