Side-by-side city decision # Bergen vs Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link BergenNorway2/6 VS Las Palmas de Gran CanariaSpain2/6 $2,310Bergen monthly budget $1,825Las Palmas de Gran Canaria monthly budget 180 MbpsBergen internet 180 MbpsLas Palmas de Gran Canaria internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Speed Fastest internet Tie Vibe Best nomad vibe Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Safety Highest safety Bergen Air Cleanest air Bergen Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Bergen](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/norway/bergen.md) Norway 2/6 Budget$2,310 Internet180 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) Spain 2/6 Budget$1,825 Internet180 Mbps Vibe9/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricBergenLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Total estimated budget $2,310 $1,825 1-bed center rent $1,450 $1,100 Coworking desk $360 $190 Local meal $22 $13 Cappuccino $4.9 $2.2 Gym membership $58 $38 Transport budget $80 $45 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricBergenLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Internet speed 180 Mbps 180 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 9/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricBergenLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Safety index 78/100 71/100 Air quality 91/100 82/100 Walkability 8/10 8/10 Female safety 9/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricBergenLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Healthcare quality Excellent Excellent English proficiency Excellent Good Climate type Cool oceanic Subtropical semi-arid Best time to visit May - Sep Oct - May Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Bergen](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/norway/bergen.md) Norway → ### Strengths * Very safe city with reliable public services * Fast, stable fiber internet and strong mobile coverage * Spectacular access to fjords, mountains, and hiking trails * Excellent English proficiency and easy card payments * Compact, highly walkable central districts * Clean air, safe tap water, and high-quality healthcare ### Trade-offs * High rent, restaurant prices, and alcohol costs * Frequent rain and long, dark winter days * Limited dedicated coworking selection compared with larger capitals * Housing competition is intense near the center and university * Norway has no dedicated digital nomad visa * Social circles can take time to build ### Common visa routes * Schengen visa-free or visitor stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period for eligible nationalities * Norwegian self-employed residence permit for qualifying business owners with Norwegian clients or operations * Skilled worker residence permit through employment with a Norwegian employer [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Mild spring-like weather through most of the year * Excellent beaches within the city * Strong remote-worker and international community * Fast fibre internet and reliable mobile coverage * Walkable seafront neighborhoods with good public buses * Lower day-to-day costs than major mainland Spanish cities ### Trade-offs * Long flights and limited direct connections to much of Europe * Housing competition rises sharply during winter * Island location can make imported goods more expensive * Bureaucracy can be slow and Spanish is useful for paperwork * Trade winds can make some beach days unexpectedly windy * Nightlife noise affects central beach-adjacent streets ### Common visa routes * Spain Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa-free or tourist stay * Spanish non-lucrative residence visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.