Antalya vs Sal: cost of living for digital nomads

Antalya, Turkey and Sal, Cape Verde, 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 1% cheaper than Sal for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $1,245).
  • Both score 7/10 on safety.
  • Internet is faster in Antalya: 110 Mbps typical against 70 Mbps.
  • Antalya is mediterranean; Sal is arid.

Antalya wins 4 of the measured lines; Sal wins 1.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Antalya or Sal?

Antalya is cheaper: about $1,230/month against $1,245/month in Sal, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Antalya or Sal?

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

Which has faster internet, Antalya or Sal?

Antalya has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 70 Mbps in Sal.

LineAntalyaSal
Monthly total (USD)$1,230$1,245
Rent$500$500
Food$330$360
Transport$35$35
Coworking$95$80
Safety (out of 10)7/107/10
Internet (Mbps)11070
Climatemediterraneanarid
City sizemetrosmall
Settingcoastisland
Nomad score (out of 10)7/106/10

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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, Sal September 11, 2026.