Istanbul or Las Palmas

Based on 2026 cost of living data, Istanbul is more affordable than Las Palmas. Istanbul has a cost rating of 85/100, while Las Palmas has a cost rating of 40/100.

In terms of safety, Las Palmas ranks higher with a safety score of 82/100, compared to Istanbul at 75/100. Istanbul's safety score is 75/100 and Las Palmas's safety score is 82/100.

Average rent in Istanbul is typically $1,000 per month, whereas typical rent in Las Palmas averages €650 - €950 per month.

For Istanbul, the visa process is rated as: Accessible (Residency permits (Ikamet) are standard, though rules for property-based residency have tightened.). 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.).