Seoul vs Sliema: cost of living for digital nomads
Seoul, South Korea and Sliema, Malta, 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
- Seoul is about 6% cheaper than Sliema for a month of nomad living ($2,200 vs $2,340).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,000 in Seoul against $1,200 in Sliema.
- Seoul scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Seoul: 250 Mbps typical against 140 Mbps.
- Seoul is continental; Sliema is mediterranean.
Seoul wins 4 of the measured lines; Sliema wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Seoul or Sliema?
Seoul is cheaper: about $2,200/month against $2,340/month in Sliema, roughly 6% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Seoul or Sliema?
Seoul scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Sliema.
Which has faster internet, Seoul or Sliema?
Seoul has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 140 Mbps in Sliema.
| Line | Seoul | Sliema |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,200 | $2,340 |
| Rent | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Food | $550 | $500 |
| Transport | $80 | $40 |
| Coworking | $170 | $170 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 140 |
| Climate | continental | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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): Seoul October 30, 2026, Sliema September 10, 2026.