St. Johns vs Valencia: cost of living for digital nomads
St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda and Valencia, Spain, 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
- Valencia is about 5% cheaper than St. Johns for a month of nomad living ($2,000 vs $2,100).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,000 in St. Johns against $1,050 in Valencia.
- Valencia scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Valencia: 300 Mbps typical against 70 Mbps.
- St. Johns is tropical; Valencia is mediterranean.
St. Johns wins 2 of the measured lines; Valencia wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, St. Johns or Valencia?
Valencia is cheaper: about $2,000/month against $2,100/month in St. Johns, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, St. Johns or Valencia?
Valencia scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for St. Johns.
Which has faster internet, St. Johns or Valencia?
Valencia has faster typical internet: 300 Mbps against 70 Mbps in St. Johns.
| Line | St. Johns | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,100 | $2,000 |
| Rent | $1,000 | $1,050 |
| Food | $520 | $460 |
| Transport | $60 | $45 |
| Coworking | $120 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 70 | 300 |
| Climate | tropical | mediterranean |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
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): St. Johns September 10, 2026, Valencia November 2, 2026.