Las Palmas vs Santiago: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Santiago, Chile, 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 and Santiago cost about the same per month ($1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $850 in Santiago against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Las Palmas wins 5 of the measured lines; Santiago wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Santiago?
Las Palmas and Santiago cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,800.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Santiago?
Las Palmas and Santiago score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Santiago?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Santiago.
| Line | Las Palmas | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $900 | $850 |
| Food | $450 | $460 |
| Transport | $45 | $50 |
| Coworking | $130 | $140 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 200 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | inland |
| 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, Santiago November 5, 2026.