Barcelona vs Nassau: cost of living for digital nomads
Barcelona, Spain and Nassau, Bahamas, 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
- Barcelona is about 8% cheaper than Nassau for a month of nomad living ($2,550 vs $2,765).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,350 in Barcelona against $1,500 in Nassau.
- Barcelona scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Barcelona: 300 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Barcelona is mediterranean; Nassau is tropical.
Barcelona wins 7 of the measured lines; Nassau wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Barcelona or Nassau?
Barcelona is cheaper: about $2,550/month against $2,765/month in Nassau, roughly 8% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Barcelona or Nassau?
Barcelona scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Nassau.
Which has faster internet, Barcelona or Nassau?
Barcelona has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Nassau.
| Line | Barcelona | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,550 | $2,765 |
| Rent | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Food | $540 | $620 |
| Transport | $55 | $65 |
| Coworking | $160 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 120 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
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): Barcelona November 2, 2026, Nassau September 11, 2026.