Side-by-side city decision # Stockholm 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 StockholmSweden2/6 VS Las Palmas de Gran CanariaSpain3/6 $2,325Stockholm monthly budget $1,778Las Palmas de Gran Canaria monthly budget 185 MbpsStockholm internet 220 MbpsLas Palmas de Gran Canaria internet Decision summary Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Las Palmas de Gran Canaria leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Speed Fastest internet Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Vibe Best nomad vibe Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Safety Highest safety Tie Air Cleanest air Stockholm Walk Most walkable Stockholm Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Stockholm](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sweden/stockholm.md) Sweden 2/6 Budget$2,325 Internet185 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/las-palmas.md) Spain 3/6 Budget$1,778 Internet220 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 MetricStockholmLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Total estimated budget $2,325 $1,778 1-bed center rent $1,450 $1,100 Coworking desk $390 $190 Local meal $14.5 $14.5 Cappuccino $4.9 $2.2 Gym membership $42 $45 Transport budget $95 $38 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricStockholmLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Internet speed 185 Mbps 220 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 9/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricStockholmLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Safety index 72/100 72/100 Air quality 85/100 82/100 Walkability 9/10 8/10 Female safety 8/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 9/10 9/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricStockholmLas Palmas de Gran Canaria Healthcare quality Excellent Excellent English proficiency Excellent Good Climate type Humid continental 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. [Stockholm](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sweden/stockholm.md) Sweden → ### Strengths * Excellent public transport and highly walkable central districts * Fast, reliable internet and strong mobile coverage * Nearly universal card and contactless payment acceptance * High English proficiency and an international work culture * Clean environment, safe tap water, and access to nature * Inclusive social values and LGBTQ+-friendly atmosphere ### Trade-offs * Housing is expensive and long-term rentals are difficult to secure * Winter days are dark, cold, and comparatively long * Restaurants, alcohol, and socializing can be costly * Finding close local friendships can take time * There is no dedicated Swedish digital nomad visa * Taxes and residency rules require careful planning for longer stays ### Common visa routes * Schengen short-stay visa or visa-free stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period * Swedish residence permit for self-employed persons * Work permit sponsored by a Swedish employer [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/las-palmas.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Mild spring-like weather through most of the year * Excellent beach-and-city lifestyle * Fast fiber internet and a strong remote-work scene * Lower living costs than Madrid or Barcelona * Walkable central districts with reliable buses * Inclusive, relaxed and internationally minded atmosphere ### Trade-offs * Longer and often pricier flights to mainland Europe * Housing demand is high near Las Canteras beach * Winter winds and occasional calima dust can be disruptive * Spanish bureaucracy can be slow * English is less common outside tourist and nomad areas * Island location limits easy weekend rail trips ### Common visa routes * Spain Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa exemption or visa * 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.