Las Palmas vs Valencia: cost of living for digital nomads
Las Palmas, Spain and Valencia, Spain, 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 10% cheaper than Valencia for a month of nomad living ($1,800 vs $2,000).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $900 in Las Palmas against $1,050 in Valencia.
- Valencia scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Las Palmas wins 3 of the measured lines; Valencia wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Las Palmas or Valencia?
Las Palmas is cheaper: about $1,800/month against $2,000/month in Valencia, roughly 10% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Las Palmas or Valencia?
Valencia scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Las Palmas.
Which has faster internet, Las Palmas or Valencia?
Las Palmas and Valencia have about the same typical internet speed, 300 Mbps.
| Line | Las Palmas | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,800 | $2,000 |
| Rent | $900 | $1,050 |
| Food | $450 | $460 |
| Transport | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking | $130 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 300 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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, Valencia November 2, 2026.