Berlin vs St. Georges: cost of living for digital nomads
Berlin, Germany and St. Georges, Bermuda, 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
- Berlin is about 31% cheaper than St. Georges for a month of nomad living ($2,750 vs $3,965).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,450 in Berlin against $2,300 in St. Georges.
- St. Georges scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in St. Georges: 190 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Berlin wins 4 of the measured lines; St. Georges wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Berlin or St. Georges?
Berlin is cheaper: about $2,750/month against $3,965/month in St. Georges, roughly 31% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Berlin or St. Georges?
St. Georges scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Berlin.
Which has faster internet, Berlin or St. Georges?
St. Georges has faster typical internet: 190 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Berlin.
| Line | Berlin | St. Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,750 | $3,965 |
| Rent | $1,450 | $2,300 |
| Food | $560 | $770 |
| Transport | $90 | $85 |
| Coworking | $180 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 190 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
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): Berlin October 31, 2026, St. Georges September 11, 2026.