Ericeira vs Port Louis: cost of living for digital nomads
Ericeira, Portugal and Port Louis, Mauritius, 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
- Port Louis is about 3% cheaper than Ericeira for a month of nomad living ($1,600 vs $1,650).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $720 in Port Louis 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; Port Louis is tropical.
Ericeira wins 6 of the measured lines; Port Louis wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Ericeira or Port Louis?
Port Louis is cheaper: about $1,600/month against $1,650/month in Ericeira, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Ericeira or Port Louis?
Ericeira scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Port Louis.
Which has faster internet, Ericeira or Port Louis?
Ericeira has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Port Louis.
| Line | Ericeira | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,650 | $1,600 |
| Rent | $800 | $720 |
| Food | $420 | $430 |
| Transport | $40 | $55 |
| Coworking | $110 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 60 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| 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, Port Louis November 2, 2026.