Antalya vs Barcelona: cost of living for digital nomads
Antalya, Turkey and Barcelona, Spain, 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 52% cheaper than Barcelona for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $2,550).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Antalya against $1,350 in Barcelona.
- Barcelona scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Barcelona: 300 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Antalya wins 5 of the measured lines; Barcelona wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Antalya or Barcelona?
Antalya is cheaper: about $1,230/month against $2,550/month in Barcelona, roughly 52% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Antalya or Barcelona?
Barcelona scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Antalya.
Which has faster internet, Antalya or Barcelona?
Barcelona has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 110 Mbps in Antalya.
| Line | Antalya | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,230 | $2,550 |
| Rent | $500 | $1,350 |
| Food | $330 | $540 |
| Transport | $35 | $55 |
| Coworking | $95 | $160 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 300 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
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, Barcelona November 2, 2026.