Kuala Lumpur vs Las Palmas: cost of living for digital nomads
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 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
- Kuala Lumpur is about 28% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,300 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $550 in Kuala Lumpur 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 100 Mbps.
- Kuala Lumpur is tropical; Las Palmas is mediterranean.
Kuala Lumpur wins 4 of the measured lines; Las Palmas wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Kuala Lumpur or Las Palmas?
Kuala Lumpur is cheaper: about $1,300/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 28% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Kuala Lumpur or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Kuala Lumpur.
Which has faster internet, Kuala Lumpur or Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Kuala Lumpur.
| Line | Kuala Lumpur | Las Palmas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,300 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $550 | $900 |
| Food | $350 | $450 |
| Transport | $60 | $45 |
| Coworking | $120 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 300 |
| Climate | tropical | 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): Kuala Lumpur November 5, 2026, Las Palmas November 5, 2026.