Antalya vs Quy Nhon
Real cost of living, rent, internet, safety and visa terms for both cities, side by side — then open the interactive tool to weight them against your own priorities.
Antalya
Turkey's Mediterranean crown — Antalya combines 300 days of sunshine, ancient old town charm, beachfront living, and a new digital nomad visa at costs well below comparable European destinations.
Quy Nhon
A still-under-the-radar Vietnamese coastal gem — Quy Nhon offers pristine beaches, fresh seafood, and one of the lowest costs of living anywhere, with a quiet, laid-back pace.
The short answer
- Antalya scores higher overall, 76/100 vs 63/100
- Quy Nhon is cheaper by $469/mo — about $5,628 a year
- Quy Nhon is the safer of the two, 72/100 vs 68/100
- Antalya has faster internet, 128 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
Cost of living
Monthly figures for one person. Rent, meals and coworking are measured values, not shares of the total budget.
| Expense | Antalya | Quy Nhon |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable budgetper month, all in | $1,269 | $800✓ |
| Rent, 1BR city centre | $587 | $300✓ |
| Meal, mid-range | $12 | $5✓ |
| Coworking deskper month | $90 | n.a. |
| Cost of living indexlower is cheaper | 48.0 | 32.0✓ |
Quality of life
Scored 0–100 on the same attributes the match engine weights, so these agree with the interactive tool.
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Scores, connectivity and paperwork
| Measure | Antalya | Quy Nhon |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 76/100✓ | 63/100 |
| Global rankof 100 cities | #27✓ | #76 |
| Internet | 128 Mbps✓ | 60 Mbps |
| Average temperature | 72°F | 82°F |
| Air quality | 45/100✓ | 30/100 |
| Airport connectivity | 75/100✓ | 35/100 |
| Nomad visa | n.a. | 45 days |
| Headline tax rateon local income | 20% | 15% |
Which should you choose?
Choose Antalya if internet is faster at 128 Mbps, it is more walkable, English is more widely spoken and the climate scores better.
Choose Quy Nhon if runs $469/mo cheaper, rent is $287/mo lower, it scores higher on safety (72 vs 68) and the headline tax rate is lower.
What each city is known for
Quy Nhon
- One of the cheapest beach cities on the platform at $800/mo
- Uncrowded golden-sand beaches and fresh daily seafood
- Vietnam's 0% non-resident tax on foreign income under 183 days
- Quiet, slow-paced alternative to Da Nang and Nha Trang