Las Palmas vs Taipei: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Taipei, Taiwan, 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 Taipei cost about the same per month ($1,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $800 in Taipei against $900 in Las Palmas.
- Taipei scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Taipei is tropical.
Las Palmas wins 4 of the measured lines; Taipei wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Taipei?
Las Palmas and Taipei cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,800.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Taipei?
Taipei scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Las Palmas.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Taipei?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Taipei.
| Line | Las Palmas | Taipei |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Rent | $900 | $800 |
| Food | $450 | $450 |
| Transport | $45 | $70 |
| Coworking | $130 | $150 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 150 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| 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, Taipei November 11, 2026.