Antigua vs Buenos Aires: cost of living for digital nomads
Antigua, Guatemala and Buenos Aires, Argentina, 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
- Buenos Aires is about 6% cheaper than Antigua for a month of nomad living ($1,300 vs $1,380).
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Buenos Aires: 100 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Antigua wins 1 of the measured lines; Buenos Aires wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Antigua or Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is cheaper: about $1,300/month against $1,380/month in Antigua, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Antigua or Buenos Aires?
Antigua and Buenos Aires score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Antigua or Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 90 Mbps in Antigua.
| Line | Antigua | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,380 | $1,300 |
| Rent | $600 | $600 |
| Food | $360 | $360 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $100 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 100 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | mountain | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
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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): Antigua September 11, 2026, Buenos Aires November 7, 2026.