Cost of Living, Safety & Expat Guide (2026)

Montenegro

Paraguay
Based on our comparison, Budva wins 4 out of 8 categories.Encarnación wins 3 categories.
For digital nomads choosing between Budva and Encarnación, the answer depends on your priorities. Here's our analysis:
Best for Budget
Encarnación
$802/mo
Best Internet
Budva
90 Mbps
Best NomadIQ Score
Budva
7.3/10
Our Recommendation: Choose Encarnación if budget is your top priority, or Budva if you need the fastest internet for remote work.
When comparing Budva and Encarnación for digital nomads, several factors come into play.
Cost of Living: Encarnación is the more budget-friendly option at $802/month versus Budva's $1,303/month.
Internet & Remote Work: Budva leads with 90 Mbps average internet speed, ideal for video calls and large file transfers. Encarnación offers 65 Mbps.
Safety: With a safety score of 7.4/10, Budva provides a more secure environment than Encarnación (7/10).
Overall: Budva earns a higher NomadIQ score of 7.3/10, making it slightly more suited for the digital nomad lifestyle.
Encarnación is 38% cheaper than Budva.
Budva has a higher safety score (7.4/10) compared to Encarnación (7/10).
7.4/10
Budva
7/10
Encarnación
For remote workers, internet speed is crucial. Budva offers faster internet at 90 Mbps vs 65 Mbps.
90 Mbps
Budva
65 Mbps
Encarnación
Based on our analysis, Budva edges out as the better choice for expats, winning 4 of 8 comparison factors.
Budva: Best for those prioritizing amenities
Encarnación: Best for budget-conscious expats
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