Antigua vs Funchal: cost of living for digital nomads
Antigua, Guatemala and Funchal, Portugal, 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
- Antigua is about 19% cheaper than Funchal for a month of nomad living ($1,380 vs $1,700).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $600 in Antigua against $850 in Funchal.
- Funchal scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Funchal: 100 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- Antigua is temperate; Funchal is mediterranean.
Antigua wins 4 of the measured lines; Funchal wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Antigua or Funchal?
Antigua is cheaper: about $1,380/month against $1,700/month in Funchal, roughly 19% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Antigua or Funchal?
Funchal scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Antigua.
Which has faster internet, Antigua or Funchal?
Funchal has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 90 Mbps in Antigua.
| Line | Antigua | Funchal |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,380 | $1,700 |
| Rent | $600 | $850 |
| Food | $360 | $430 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $100 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 100 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | mountain | island |
| 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. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Antigua September 11, 2026, Funchal November 9, 2026.