Seoul vs St. Johns: cost of living for digital nomads
Seoul, South Korea 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 Seoul for a month of nomad living ($2,100 vs $2,200).
- Seoul scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Seoul: 250 Mbps typical against 70 Mbps.
- Seoul is continental; St. Johns is tropical.
Seoul wins 3 of the measured lines; St. Johns wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Seoul or St. Johns?
St. Johns is cheaper: about $2,100/month against $2,200/month in Seoul, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Seoul or St. Johns?
Seoul scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for St. Johns.
Which has faster internet, Seoul or St. Johns?
Seoul has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 70 Mbps in St. Johns.
| Line | Seoul | St. Johns |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,200 | $2,100 |
| Rent | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Food | $550 | $520 |
| Transport | $80 | $60 |
| Coworking | $170 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 70 |
| Climate | continental | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | 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): Seoul November 10, 2026, St. Johns September 10, 2026.