Antalya vs San Juan del Sur: cost of living for digital nomads
Antalya, Turkey and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, 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
- San Juan del Sur is about 5% cheaper than Antalya for a month of nomad living ($1,170 vs $1,230).
- Antalya scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Antalya: 110 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Antalya is mediterranean; San Juan del Sur is tropical.
Antalya wins 4 of the measured lines; San Juan del Sur wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Antalya or San Juan del Sur?
San Juan del Sur is cheaper: about $1,170/month against $1,230/month in Antalya, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Antalya or San Juan del Sur?
Antalya scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for San Juan del Sur.
Which has faster internet, Antalya or San Juan del Sur?
Antalya has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 50 Mbps in San Juan del Sur.
| Line | Antalya | San Juan del Sur |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,230 | $1,170 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $330 | $320 |
| Transport | $35 | $40 |
| Coworking | $95 | $80 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 50 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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, San Juan del Sur September 10, 2026.