Antalya vs Sofia: cost of living for digital nomads
Antalya, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria, 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 5% cheaper than Sofia for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $1,300).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Antalya against $600 in Sofia.
- Sofia scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Sofia: 200 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
- Antalya is mediterranean; Sofia is continental.
Antalya wins 4 of the measured lines; Sofia wins 3.
| Line | Antalya | Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,230 | $1,300 |
| Rent | $500 | $600 |
| Food | $330 | $360 |
| Transport | $35 | $35 |
| Coworking | $95 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 200 |
| Climate | mediterranean | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | mountain |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
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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.