Fukuoka vs Porto: cost of living for digital nomads
Fukuoka, Japan and Porto, 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
- Fukuoka is about 1% cheaper than Porto for a month of nomad living ($1,875 vs $1,900).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $800 in Fukuoka against $950 in Porto.
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Fukuoka: 250 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Fukuoka is temperate; Porto is mediterranean.
Fukuoka wins 3 of the measured lines; Porto wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Fukuoka or Porto?
Fukuoka is cheaper: about $1,875/month against $1,900/month in Porto, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Fukuoka or Porto?
Fukuoka and Porto score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Fukuoka or Porto?
Fukuoka has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Porto.
| Line | Fukuoka | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,875 | $1,900 |
| Rent | $800 | $950 |
| Food | $470 | $450 |
| Transport | $55 | $40 |
| Coworking | $150 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 120 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
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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): Fukuoka September 11, 2026, Porto November 7, 2026.