Antigua vs Krakow: cost of living for digital nomads

Antigua, Guatemala and Krakow, Poland, 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 8% cheaper than Krakow for a month of nomad living ($1,380 vs $1,500).
  • Rent is the biggest gap: $600 in Antigua against $700 in Krakow.
  • Krakow scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
  • Internet is faster in Krakow: 200 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
  • Antigua is temperate; Krakow is continental.

Antigua wins 4 of the measured lines; Krakow wins 4.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Antigua or Krakow?

Antigua is cheaper: about $1,380/month against $1,500/month in Krakow, roughly 8% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Antigua or Krakow?

Krakow scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Antigua.

Which has faster internet, Antigua or Krakow?

Krakow has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 90 Mbps in Antigua.

LineAntiguaKrakow
Monthly total (USD)$1,380$1,500
Rent$600$700
Food$360$400
Transport$40$35
Coworking$100$110
Safety (out of 10)7/109/10
Internet (Mbps)90200
Climatetemperatecontinental
City sizesmallmetro
Settingmountaininland
Nomad score (out of 10)7/108/10

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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, Krakow November 9, 2026.