The Valley vs Utrecht: cost of living for digital nomads
The Valley, Anguilla and Utrecht, Netherlands, 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
- The Valley is about 0% cheaper than Utrecht for a month of nomad living ($2,640 vs $2,645).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,350 in Utrecht against $1,400 in The Valley.
- The Valley scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Utrecht: 200 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- The Valley is tropical; Utrecht is temperate.
The Valley wins 3 of the measured lines; Utrecht wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, The Valley or Utrecht?
The Valley is cheaper: about $2,640/month against $2,645/month in Utrecht, roughly 0% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, The Valley or Utrecht?
The Valley scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Utrecht.
Which has faster internet, The Valley or Utrecht?
Utrecht has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 90 Mbps in The Valley.
| Line | The Valley | Utrecht |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,640 | $2,645 |
| Rent | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| Food | $620 | $560 |
| Transport | $70 | $65 |
| Coworking | $120 | $180 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 200 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 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): The Valley September 11, 2026, Utrecht September 10, 2026.