Porto vs St. Johns: cost of living for digital nomads
Porto, Portugal 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
- Porto is about 10% cheaper than St. Johns for a month of nomad living ($1,900 vs $2,100).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $950 in Porto against $1,000 in St. Johns.
- Porto scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Porto: 120 Mbps typical against 70 Mbps.
- Porto is mediterranean; St. Johns is tropical.
Porto wins 7 of the measured lines; St. Johns wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Porto or St. Johns?
Porto is cheaper: about $1,900/month against $2,100/month in St. Johns, roughly 10% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Porto or St. Johns?
Porto scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for St. Johns.
Which has faster internet, Porto or St. Johns?
Porto has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 70 Mbps in St. Johns.
| Line | Porto | St. Johns |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,900 | $2,100 |
| Rent | $950 | $1,000 |
| Food | $450 | $520 |
| Transport | $40 | $60 |
| Coworking | $130 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 70 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 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): Porto November 7, 2026, St. Johns September 10, 2026.