Las Palmas vs Tokyo: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Tokyo, Japan, 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 36% cheaper than Tokyo for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $2,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $900 in Las Palmas against $1,300 in Tokyo.
- Tokyo scores higher on safety (10/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 230 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Tokyo is temperate.
Las Palmas wins 7 of the measured lines; Tokyo wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Tokyo?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $2,800/month in Tokyo, roughly 36% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Tokyo?
Tokyo scores higher on safety: 10/10 against 8/10 for Las Palmas.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Tokyo?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 230 Mbps in Tokyo.
| Line | Las Palmas | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $2,800 |
| Rent | $900 | $1,300 |
| Food | $450 | $650 |
| Transport | $45 | $120 |
| Coworking | $130 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 230 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | coast |
| 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, Tokyo October 31, 2026.