Las Palmas vs Mexico City: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Mexico City, Mexico, 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 3% cheaper than Mexico City for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $1,850).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $900 in Las Palmas against $950 in Mexico City.
- Las Palmas scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Mexico City is temperate.
Las Palmas wins 6 of the measured lines; Mexico City wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Mexico City?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $1,850/month in Mexico City, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Mexico City?
Las Palmas scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Mexico City.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Mexico City?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Mexico City.
| Line | Las Palmas | Mexico City |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,850 |
| Rent | $900 | $950 |
| Food | $450 | $450 |
| Transport | $45 | $50 |
| Coworking | $130 | $140 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 100 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Las Palmas
Gran Canaria's nomad capital — year-round spring weather, beaches in the city, huge coworking scene.
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, Mexico City November 3, 2026.