Limassol vs St. Johns: cost of living for digital nomads
Limassol, Cyprus and St. Johns, 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
- St. Johns is about 5% cheaper than Limassol for a month of nomad living ($2,100 vs $2,210).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,000 in St. Johns against $1,100 in Limassol.
- Limassol scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Limassol: 130 Mbps typical against 70 Mbps.
- Limassol is mediterranean; St. Johns is tropical.
Limassol wins 5 of the measured lines; St. Johns wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Limassol or St. Johns?
St. Johns is cheaper: about $2,100/month against $2,210/month in Limassol, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Limassol or St. Johns?
Limassol scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for St. Johns.
Which has faster internet, Limassol or St. Johns?
Limassol has faster typical internet: 130 Mbps against 70 Mbps in St. Johns.
| Line | Limassol | St. Johns |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,210 | $2,100 |
| Rent | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Food | $480 | $520 |
| Transport | $50 | $60 |
| Coworking | $160 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 130 | 70 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | mid | small |
| Setting | coast | 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): Limassol September 10, 2026, St. Johns September 10, 2026.