Bridgetown vs Palm Beach: cost of living for digital nomads
Bridgetown, Barbados and Palm Beach, Aruba, 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
- Bridgetown is about 5% cheaper than Palm Beach for a month of nomad living ($2,380 vs $2,495).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,200 in Bridgetown against $1,300 in Palm Beach.
- Palm Beach scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Bridgetown is tropical; Palm Beach is arid.
Bridgetown wins 4 of the measured lines; Palm Beach wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bridgetown or Palm Beach?
Bridgetown is cheaper: about $2,380/month against $2,495/month in Palm Beach, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bridgetown or Palm Beach?
Palm Beach scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Bridgetown.
Which has faster internet, Bridgetown or Palm Beach?
Bridgetown and Palm Beach have about the same typical internet speed, 150 Mbps.
| Line | Bridgetown | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,380 | $2,495 |
| Rent | $1,200 | $1,300 |
| Food | $570 | $580 |
| Transport | $60 | $60 |
| Coworking | $130 | $125 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 150 | 150 |
| Climate | tropical | arid |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | island | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 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): Bridgetown September 11, 2026, Palm Beach September 11, 2026.