Las Palmas vs Port Louis: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Port Louis, Mauritius, 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
- Port Louis is about 11% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,600 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $720 in Port Louis against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Port Louis is tropical.
Las Palmas wins 3 of the measured lines; Port Louis wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Port Louis?
Port Louis is cheaper: about $1,600/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 11% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Port Louis?
Las Palmas and Port Louis score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Port Louis?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Port Louis.
| Line | Las Palmas | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,600 |
| Rent | $900 | $720 |
| Food | $450 | $430 |
| Transport | $45 | $55 |
| Coworking | $130 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 60 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | island | island |
| 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, Port Louis November 2, 2026.