Antalya vs Zanzibar City: cost of living for digital nomads
Antalya, Turkey and Zanzibar City, Tanzania, 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
- Zanzibar City is about 2% cheaper than Antalya for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $1,230).
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Antalya: 110 Mbps typical against 28 Mbps.
- Antalya is mediterranean; Zanzibar City is tropical.
Antalya wins 3 of the measured lines; Zanzibar City wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Antalya or Zanzibar City?
Zanzibar City is cheaper: about $1,200/month against $1,230/month in Antalya, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Antalya or Zanzibar City?
Antalya and Zanzibar City score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Antalya or Zanzibar City?
Antalya has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 28 Mbps in Zanzibar City.
| Line | Antalya | Zanzibar City |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,230 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $330 | $300 |
| Transport | $35 | $60 |
| Coworking | $95 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 28 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Zanzibar City
Island nomad scene around Paje/Jambiani; relaxed and warm.
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, Zanzibar City November 3, 2026.