Las Palmas vs Sofia: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Sofia, Bulgaria, 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
- Sofia is about 28% cheaper than Las Palmas for a month of nomad living ($1,300 vs $1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $600 in Sofia against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Sofia is continental.
Las Palmas wins 2 of the measured lines; Sofia wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Sofia?
Sofia is cheaper: about $1,300/month against $1,800/month in Las Palmas, roughly 28% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Sofia?
Las Palmas and Sofia score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Sofia?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Sofia.
| Line | Las Palmas | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,300 |
| Rent | $900 | $600 |
| Food | $450 | $360 |
| Transport | $45 | $35 |
| Coworking | $130 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 200 |
| Climate | mediterranean | continental |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | mountain |
| 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, Sofia November 4, 2026.