Las Palmas vs Tulum: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Tulum, Mexico, 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 3% cheaper than Tulum for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $1,850).
- Las Palmas scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Las Palmas: 300 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Las Palmas is mediterranean; Tulum is tropical.
Las Palmas wins 6 of the measured lines; Tulum wins 0.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Tulum?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $1,850/month in Tulum, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Tulum?
Las Palmas scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Tulum.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Tulum?
Las Palmas has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Tulum.
| Line | Las Palmas | Tulum |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $1,850 |
| Rent | $900 | $900 |
| Food | $450 | $480 |
| Transport | $45 | $50 |
| Coworking | $130 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 50 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | mid | small |
| 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.
Tulum
Caribbean beach town popular with nomads — pricier than mainland Mexico, patchy infrastructure.
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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, Tulum November 4, 2026.