Las Palmas vs Punta del Este: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Punta del Este, Uruguay, 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 7% cheaper than Punta del Este for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $1,940).
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 140 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Punta del Este is temperate.
Las Palmas wins 5 of the measured lines; Punta del Este wins 0.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Punta del Este?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $1,940/month in Punta del Este, roughly 7% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Punta del Este?
Las Palmas and Punta del Este score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Punta del Este?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 140 Mbps in Punta del Este.
| Line | Las Palmas | Punta del Este |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,940 |
| Rent | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $450 | $480 |
| Transport | $45 | $50 |
| Coworking | $130 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 140 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | mid | small |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
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, Punta del Este September 11, 2026.