🇪🇸 Europe — Schengen
Las Palmas, Spain
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Top winter-sun nomad hub in the Canaries; year-round spring climate; cheapest coastal Spain on this list
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Las Palmas climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 6,199 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 295 Mbps | 262 Mbps | 40 ms | 5,539 |
| Mobile | 73.9 Mbps | 17.7 Mbps | 84 ms | 660 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $802 | EUR 692 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,834 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,956 | EUR 2,550 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,791 | EUR 1,545 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,033 | EUR 891 |
| 1BR outside center | $844 | EUR 728 |
| 3BR city center | $1,591 | EUR 1,372 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,256 | EUR 1,084 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $282 | EUR 243 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $172 | EUR 148 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $12.75 | EUR 11.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $63.77 | EUR 55.00 |
| Fast food combo | $10.43 | EUR 9.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $7.63 | EUR 6.58 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.73 | EUR 3.22 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $117 | EUR 101 |
| Phone plan / mo | $20 | EUR 17.50 |
| Internet / mo | $29 | EUR 25.00 |
| Gym membership / mo | $45 | EUR 38.50 |
| Cinema ticket | $9.28 | EUR 8.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $492 | EUR 424 |
| International school / yr | $6,867 | EUR 5,923 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $36,521 | EUR 31,500 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Spain
Country-level research that applies to living in Las Palmas — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen (visa-free for US/UK/CA/AU) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Act) — income requirement €2,849/mo (200% SMI, 2026) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | PR at 5 yrs; citizenship at 10 (renounce-US rule applies, Ibero-American exceptions) |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 47% top (regional) — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Spain profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo