Bangkok vs Ericeira: cost of living for digital nomads
Bangkok, Thailand 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 4% cheaper than Bangkok for a month of nomad living ($1,650 vs $1,720).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $720 in Bangkok against $800 in Ericeira.
- Ericeira scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Bangkok: 230 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Bangkok is tropical; Ericeira is mediterranean.
Bangkok wins 3 of the measured lines; Ericeira wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or Ericeira?
Ericeira is cheaper: about $1,650/month against $1,720/month in Bangkok, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bangkok or Ericeira?
Ericeira scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 7/10 for Bangkok.
Which has faster internet, Bangkok or Ericeira?
Bangkok has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Ericeira.
| Line | Bangkok | Ericeira |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,720 | $1,650 |
| Rent | $720 | $800 |
| Food | $420 | $420 |
| Transport | $60 | $40 |
| Coworking | $130 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 100 |
| Climate | tropical | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 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): Bangkok November 1, 2026, Ericeira August 30, 2026.