Las Palmas vs Madrid: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Madrid, 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 25% cheaper than Madrid for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $2,400).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $900 in Las Palmas against $1,250 in Madrid.
- Madrid scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Las Palmas wins 5 of the measured lines; Madrid wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Madrid?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $2,400/month in Madrid, roughly 25% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Madrid?
Madrid scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Las Palmas.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Madrid?
Las Palmas and Madrid have about the same typical internet speed, 300 Mbps.
| Line | Las Palmas | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $2,400 |
| Rent | $900 | $1,250 |
| Food | $450 | $520 |
| Transport | $45 | $55 |
| Coworking | $130 | $150 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 300 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Las Palmas
Gran Canaria's nomad capital — year-round spring weather, beaches in the city, huge coworking scene.
Compare Las Palmas with
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): Las Palmas November 5, 2026, Madrid November 1, 2026.