Austin vs Ericeira: cost of living for digital nomads
Austin, United States and Ericeira, Portugal, 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
- Ericeira is about 44% cheaper than Austin for a month of nomad living ($1,650 vs $2,950).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $800 in Ericeira against $1,500 in Austin.
- Ericeira scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Austin: 250 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Austin is temperate; Ericeira is mediterranean.
Austin wins 1 of the measured lines; Ericeira wins 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Austin or Ericeira?
Ericeira is cheaper: about $1,650/month against $2,950/month in Austin, roughly 44% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Austin or Ericeira?
Ericeira scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Austin.
Which has faster internet, Austin or Ericeira?
Austin has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Ericeira.
| Line | Austin | Ericeira |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,950 | $1,650 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $800 |
| Food | $620 | $420 |
| Transport | $90 | $40 |
| Coworking | $200 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 100 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Ericeira
Surf town 40 min from Lisbon — growing nomad scene, Atlantic beaches, EU base.
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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): Austin September 11, 2026, Ericeira August 30, 2026.