Ericeira vs Jeju: cost of living for digital nomads
Ericeira, Portugal and Jeju, South Korea, 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
- Jeju is about 5% cheaper than Ericeira for a month of nomad living ($1,575 vs $1,650).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $650 in Jeju against $800 in Ericeira.
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Jeju: 250 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Ericeira is mediterranean; Jeju is temperate.
Ericeira wins 3 of the measured lines; Jeju wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Ericeira or Jeju?
Jeju is cheaper: about $1,575/month against $1,650/month in Ericeira, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Ericeira or Jeju?
Ericeira and Jeju score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Ericeira or Jeju?
Jeju has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Ericeira.
| Line | Ericeira | Jeju |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,650 | $1,575 |
| Rent | $800 | $650 |
| Food | $420 | $410 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $110 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 250 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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): Ericeira August 30, 2026, Jeju September 11, 2026.