Antalya vs Montevideo: cost of living for digital nomads

Antalya, Turkey and Montevideo, Uruguay, 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 28% cheaper than Montevideo for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $1,700).
  • Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Antalya against $780 in Montevideo.
  • Montevideo scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
  • Internet is faster in Antalya: 110 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
  • Antalya is mediterranean; Montevideo is temperate.

Antalya wins 6 of the measured lines; Montevideo wins 1.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Antalya or Montevideo?

Antalya is cheaper: about $1,230/month against $1,700/month in Montevideo, roughly 28% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Antalya or Montevideo?

Montevideo scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Antalya.

Which has faster internet, Antalya or Montevideo?

Antalya has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Montevideo.

LineAntalyaMontevideo
Monthly total (USD)$1,230$1,700
Rent$500$780
Food$330$450
Transport$35$45
Coworking$95$130
Safety (out of 10)7/108/10
Internet (Mbps)110100
Climatemediterraneantemperate
City sizemetrometro
Settingcoastcoast
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, Montevideo October 31, 2026.