Las Palmas vs Manila: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Manila, Philippines, 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
- Manila is about 28% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,300 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $560 in Manila against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Las Palmas scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Manila is tropical.
Las Palmas wins 4 of the measured lines; Manila wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Manila?
Manila 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, Las Palmas or Manila?
Las Palmas scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Manila.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Manila?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 90 Mbps in Manila.
| Line | Las Palmas | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,300 |
| Rent | $900 | $560 |
| Food | $450 | $350 |
| Transport | $45 | $60 |
| Coworking | $130 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 90 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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): Las Palmas November 5, 2026, Manila November 9, 2026.