Antalya vs Bridgetown: cost of living for digital nomads

Antalya, Turkey and Bridgetown, Barbados, 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 48% cheaper than Bridgetown for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $2,380).
  • Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Antalya against $1,200 in Bridgetown.
  • Both score 7/10 on safety.
  • Internet is faster in Bridgetown: 150 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
  • Antalya is mediterranean; Bridgetown is tropical.

Antalya wins 5 of the measured lines; Bridgetown wins 1.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Antalya or Bridgetown?

Antalya is cheaper: about $1,230/month against $2,380/month in Bridgetown, roughly 48% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Antalya or Bridgetown?

Antalya and Bridgetown score the same on safety, 7/10 each.

Which has faster internet, Antalya or Bridgetown?

Bridgetown has faster typical internet: 150 Mbps against 110 Mbps in Antalya.

LineAntalyaBridgetown
Monthly total (USD)$1,230$2,380
Rent$500$1,200
Food$330$570
Transport$35$60
Coworking$95$130
Safety (out of 10)7/107/10
Internet (Mbps)110150
Climatemediterraneantropical
City sizemetrosmall
Settingcoastisland
Nomad score (out of 10)7/107/10

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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, Bridgetown September 11, 2026.