Beijing vs Ericeira: cost of living for digital nomads
Beijing, China 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
- Beijing is about 4% cheaper than Ericeira for a month of nomad living ($1,580 vs $1,650).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $700 in Beijing against $800 in Ericeira.
- Ericeira scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Beijing: 200 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Beijing is continental; Ericeira is mediterranean.
Beijing wins 4 of the measured lines; Ericeira wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Beijing or Ericeira?
Beijing is cheaper: about $1,580/month against $1,650/month in Ericeira, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Beijing or Ericeira?
Ericeira scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Beijing.
Which has faster internet, Beijing or Ericeira?
Beijing has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Ericeira.
| Line | Beijing | Ericeira |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,580 | $1,650 |
| Rent | $700 | $800 |
| Food | $380 | $420 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $130 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 100 |
| Climate | continental | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 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): Beijing September 11, 2026, Ericeira August 30, 2026.