Bridgetown vs Jolly Harbour: cost of living for digital nomads
Bridgetown, Barbados and Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda, 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
- Jolly Harbour is about 10% cheaper than Bridgetown for a month of nomad living ($2,140 vs $2,380).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,050 in Jolly Harbour against $1,200 in Bridgetown.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Bridgetown: 150 Mbps typical against 80 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Bridgetown wins 2 of the measured lines; Jolly Harbour wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bridgetown or Jolly Harbour?
Jolly Harbour is cheaper: about $2,140/month against $2,380/month in Bridgetown, roughly 10% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bridgetown or Jolly Harbour?
Bridgetown and Jolly Harbour score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Bridgetown or Jolly Harbour?
Bridgetown has faster typical internet: 150 Mbps against 80 Mbps in Jolly Harbour.
| Line | Bridgetown | Jolly Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,380 | $2,140 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $1,050 |
| Food | $570 | $530 |
| Transport | $60 | $60 |
| Coworking | $130 | $105 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 80 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | island | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Jolly Harbour
Jolly Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda.
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): Bridgetown September 11, 2026, Jolly Harbour September 11, 2026.