Antigua vs Sofia: cost of living for digital nomads

Antigua, Guatemala and Sofia, Bulgaria, 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

  • Sofia is about 6% cheaper than Antigua for a month of nomad living ($1,300 vs $1,380).
  • Sofia scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
  • Internet is faster in Sofia: 200 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
  • Antigua is temperate; Sofia is continental.

Antigua wins 0 of the measured lines; Sofia wins 5.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Antigua or Sofia?

Sofia 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 Sofia?

Sofia scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Antigua.

Which has faster internet, Antigua or Sofia?

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

LineAntiguaSofia
Monthly total (USD)$1,380$1,300
Rent$600$600
Food$360$360
Transport$40$35
Coworking$100$100
Safety (out of 10)7/108/10
Internet (Mbps)90200
Climatetemperatecontinental
City sizesmallmetro
Settingmountainmountain
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, Sofia November 4, 2026.