Funchal vs Ho Chi Minh City: cost of living for digital nomads
Funchal, Portugal and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 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
- Ho Chi Minh City is about 32% cheaper than Funchal for a month of nomad living ($1,150 vs $1,700).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Ho Chi Minh City against $850 in Funchal.
- Funchal scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Funchal: 100 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- Funchal is mediterranean; Ho Chi Minh City is tropical.
Funchal wins 2 of the measured lines; Ho Chi Minh City wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Funchal or Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is cheaper: about $1,150/month against $1,700/month in Funchal, roughly 32% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Funchal or Ho Chi Minh City?
Funchal scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Ho Chi Minh City.
Which has faster internet, Funchal or Ho Chi Minh City?
Funchal has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 90 Mbps in Ho Chi Minh City.
| Line | Funchal | Ho Chi Minh City |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,700 | $1,150 |
| Rent | $850 | $500 |
| Food | $430 | $320 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $120 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 90 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Funchal
Madeira's capital and home of the original Digital Nomad Village — safe, scenic, EU-based.
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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): Funchal November 9, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City November 6, 2026.