Antigua vs Batumi: cost of living for digital nomads
Antigua, Guatemala and Batumi, Georgia, 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
- Batumi is about 24% cheaper than Antigua for a month of nomad living ($1,050 vs $1,380).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $450 in Batumi against $600 in Antigua.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Antigua: 90 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Antigua wins 1 of the measured lines; Batumi wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Antigua or Batumi?
Batumi is cheaper: about $1,050/month against $1,380/month in Antigua, roughly 24% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Antigua or Batumi?
Antigua and Batumi score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Antigua or Batumi?
Antigua has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Batumi.
| Line | Antigua | Batumi |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,380 | $1,050 |
| Rent | $600 | $450 |
| Food | $360 | $300 |
| Transport | $40 | $35 |
| Coworking | $100 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 50 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | mountain | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Batumi
Georgia's Black Sea resort city — cheap, 1-year visa-free entry, favourable taxes.
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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): Antigua September 11, 2026, Batumi November 5, 2026.