Antalya vs Austin: cost of living for digital nomads
Antalya, Turkey and Austin, United States, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Antalya is about 58% cheaper than Austin for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $2,950).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Antalya against $1,500 in Austin.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Austin: 250 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
- Antalya is mediterranean; Austin is temperate.
Antalya wins 5 of the measured lines; Austin wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Antalya or Austin?
Antalya is cheaper: about $1,230/month against $2,950/month in Austin, roughly 58% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Antalya or Austin?
Antalya and Austin score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Antalya or Austin?
Austin has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 110 Mbps in Antalya.
| Line | Antalya | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,230 | $2,950 |
| Rent | $500 | $1,500 |
| Food | $330 | $620 |
| Transport | $35 | $90 |
| Coworking | $95 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 250 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Antalya September 11, 2026, Austin September 11, 2026.