Ericeira vs Koh Phangan: cost of living for digital nomads
Ericeira, Portugal and Koh Phangan, Thailand, 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
- Koh Phangan is about 24% cheaper than Ericeira for a month of nomad living ($1,250 vs $1,650).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Koh Phangan against $800 in Ericeira.
- Ericeira scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Ericeira: 100 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Ericeira is mediterranean; Koh Phangan is tropical.
Ericeira wins 3 of the measured lines; Koh Phangan wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Ericeira or Koh Phangan?
Koh Phangan is cheaper: about $1,250/month against $1,650/month in Ericeira, roughly 24% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Ericeira or Koh Phangan?
Ericeira scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Koh Phangan.
Which has faster internet, Ericeira or Koh Phangan?
Ericeira has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Koh Phangan.
| Line | Ericeira | Koh Phangan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,650 | $1,250 |
| Rent | $800 | $500 |
| Food | $420 | $350 |
| Transport | $40 | $60 |
| Coworking | $110 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 60 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Ericeira
Surf town 40 min from Lisbon — growing nomad scene, Atlantic beaches, EU base.
Koh Phangan
Thai island with a fast-growing nomad scene around Sri Thanu — beaches, wellness, low cost.
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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, Koh Phangan August 30, 2026.