Barcelona vs Sliema: cost of living for digital nomads
Barcelona, Spain and Sliema, Malta, 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
- Sliema is about 8% cheaper than Barcelona for a month of nomad living ($2,340 vs $2,550).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,200 in Sliema against $1,350 in Barcelona.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Barcelona: 300 Mbps typical against 140 Mbps.
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Barcelona wins 3 of the measured lines; Sliema wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Barcelona or Sliema?
Sliema is cheaper: about $2,340/month against $2,550/month in Barcelona, roughly 8% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Barcelona or Sliema?
Barcelona and Sliema score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Barcelona or Sliema?
Barcelona has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 140 Mbps in Sliema.
| Line | Barcelona | Sliema |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,550 | $2,340 |
| Rent | $1,350 | $1,200 |
| Food | $540 | $500 |
| Transport | $55 | $40 |
| Coworking | $160 | $170 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 300 | 140 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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, Sliema September 10, 2026.