Belgrade vs Funchal: cost of living for digital nomads
Belgrade, Serbia and Funchal, 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
- Belgrade is about 24% cheaper than Funchal for a month of nomad living ($1,300 vs $1,700).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $600 in Belgrade against $850 in Funchal.
- Funchal scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Belgrade is temperate; Funchal is mediterranean.
Belgrade wins 5 of the measured lines; Funchal wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Belgrade or Funchal?
Belgrade is cheaper: about $1,300/month against $1,700/month in Funchal, roughly 24% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Belgrade or Funchal?
Funchal scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Belgrade.
Which has faster internet, Belgrade or Funchal?
Belgrade and Funchal have about the same typical internet speed, 100 Mbps.
| Line | Belgrade | Funchal |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,300 | $1,700 |
| Rent | $600 | $850 |
| Food | $360 | $430 |
| Transport | $35 | $40 |
| Coworking | $100 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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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): Belgrade November 10, 2026, Funchal November 9, 2026.