Living in Las Palmas
Spain · mediterranean
Las Palmas is a mid-sized city of roughly 380,000 people on an island in Spain. The climate is mediterranean. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,800. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for surfing, swimming, diving.
It is an island connected all year, often several times a day, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year.
Las Palmas at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Las Palmas
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Island living
- Access to strong healthcare
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
Spain has no mandate and coverage above 95 per cent, which is the argument its health service makes against one.
If you skip them: Nothing, although a judge can order a vaccination during an outbreak.
Exemptions: Not needed.
Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey
🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast
Accommodation prices have moved about +53% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: All year, often
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
Today’s data. Tap a year to see where it is heading.
What to know before moving to Las Palmas
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Las Palmas
- •Nothing major on our radar, still, verify visas and healthcare for your case.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Las Palmas?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Las Palmas, Spain?
A typical month in Las Palmas costs around $1,800, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Las Palmas, Spain safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Las Palmas at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.
What is the internet like in Las Palmas?
Internet in Las Palmas is rated 5 out of 5 for remote work, which is excellent. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Las Palmas?
Las Palmas has a mediterranean climate. It is on the coast. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Las Palmas?
Healthcare in Las Palmas is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.
How easy is it to move to Spain?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Spain at 4 out of 5, which is good. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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