Las Palmas vs Shanghai: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Shanghai, China, 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 5% cheaper than Shanghai for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $1,895).
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 220 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Shanghai is temperate.
Las Palmas wins 4 of the measured lines; Shanghai wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Shanghai?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $1,895/month in Shanghai, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Shanghai?
Las Palmas and Shanghai score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Shanghai?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 220 Mbps in Shanghai.
| Line | Las Palmas | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,895 |
| Rent | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $450 | $420 |
| Transport | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking | $130 | $160 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 220 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| 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, Shanghai September 11, 2026.