Antalya vs Madrid: cost of living for digital nomads

Antalya, Turkey and Madrid, 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 49% cheaper than Madrid for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $2,400).
  • Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Antalya against $1,250 in Madrid.
  • Madrid scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
  • Internet is faster in Madrid: 300 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
  • Both have a mediterranean climate.

Antalya wins 5 of the measured lines; Madrid wins 3.

LineAntalyaMadrid
Monthly total (USD)$1,230$2,400
Rent$500$1,250
Food$330$520
Transport$35$55
Coworking$95$150
Safety (out of 10)7/109/10
Internet (Mbps)110300
Climatemediterraneanmediterranean
City sizemetrometro
Settingcoastinland
Nomad score (out of 10)7/109/10

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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. Check the city pages for the dates each was last verified.