Ericeira vs Medellin: cost of living for digital nomads
Ericeira, Portugal and Medellin, Colombia, 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
- Medellin is about 9% cheaper than Ericeira for a month of nomad living ($1,500 vs $1,650).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $720 in Medellin against $800 in Ericeira.
- Ericeira scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 6/10).
- Ericeira is mediterranean; Medellin is tropical.
Ericeira wins 3 of the measured lines; Medellin wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Ericeira or Medellin?
Medellin is cheaper: about $1,500/month against $1,650/month in Ericeira, roughly 9% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Ericeira or Medellin?
Ericeira scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 6/10 for Medellin.
Which has faster internet, Ericeira or Medellin?
Ericeira and Medellin have about the same typical internet speed, 100 Mbps.
| Line | Ericeira | Medellin |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,650 | $1,500 |
| Rent | $800 | $720 |
| Food | $420 | $380 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $110 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | coast | mountain |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
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, Medellin November 8, 2026.