Istanbul vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Istanbul, Turkey 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
- Istanbul 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 Istanbul against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Las Palmas scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Istanbul wins 4 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Istanbul or Las Palmas?
Istanbul 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, Istanbul or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Istanbul.
Which has faster internet, Istanbul or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Istanbul.
| Line | Istanbul | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,400 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $650 | $900 |
| Food | $380 | $450 |
| Transport | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking | $110 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 300 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | 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): Istanbul November 1, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.