Liepaja vs Novi Sad: cost of living for digital nomads
Liepaja, Latvia and Novi Sad, Serbia, 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
- Novi Sad is about 1% cheaper than Liepaja for a month of nomad living ($1,150 vs $1,160).
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Liepaja: 180 Mbps typical against 170 Mbps.
- Liepaja is continental; Novi Sad is temperate.
Liepaja wins 1 of the measured lines; Novi Sad wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Liepaja or Novi Sad?
Novi Sad is cheaper: about $1,150/month against $1,160/month in Liepaja, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Liepaja or Novi Sad?
Liepaja and Novi Sad score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Liepaja or Novi Sad?
Liepaja has faster typical internet: 180 Mbps against 170 Mbps in Novi Sad.
| Line | Liepaja | Novi Sad |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,160 | $1,150 |
| Rent | $450 | $450 |
| Food | $330 | $320 |
| Transport | $30 | $30 |
| Coworking | $90 | $90 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 180 | 170 |
| Climate | continental | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
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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): Liepaja September 11, 2026, Novi Sad September 11, 2026.