Las Palmas vs Sao Paulo: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Sao Paulo, Brazil, 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
- Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo 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 150 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Sao Paulo is temperate.
Las Palmas wins 4 of the measured lines; Sao Paulo wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo 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 Sao Paulo?
Las Palmas scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Sao Paulo.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Sao Paulo?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Sao Paulo.
| Line | Las Palmas | Sao Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 150 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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, Sao Paulo November 8, 2026.