Beijing or Las Palmas

Based on 2026 cost of living data, Las Palmas is more affordable than Beijing. Beijing has a cost rating of 65/100, while Las Palmas has a cost rating of 40/100.

In terms of safety, Beijing ranks higher with a safety score of 95/100, compared to Las Palmas at 82/100. Beijing's safety score is 95/100 and Las Palmas's safety score is 82/100.

Average rent in Beijing is typically $1,800 per month, whereas typical rent in Las Palmas averages €650 - €950 per month.

For Beijing, the visa process is rated as: Restrictive (Work permits (Z visa) require high levels of qualifications and company sponsorship.). For Las Palmas, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax perks.).