Funchal vs Lisbon: cost of living for digital nomads
Funchal, Portugal and Lisbon, 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
- Funchal is about 32% cheaper than Lisbon for a month of nomad living ($1,700 vs $2,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $850 in Funchal against $1,400 in Lisbon.
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Lisbon: 120 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Both have a mediterranean climate.
Funchal wins 5 of the measured lines; Lisbon wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Funchal or Lisbon?
Funchal is cheaper: about $1,700/month against $2,500/month in Lisbon, roughly 32% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Funchal or Lisbon?
Funchal and Lisbon score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Funchal or Lisbon?
Lisbon has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Funchal.
| Line | Funchal | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,700 | $2,500 |
| Rent | $850 | $1,400 |
| Food | $430 | $500 |
| Transport | $40 | $45 |
| Coworking | $120 | $150 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 120 |
| Climate | mediterranean | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
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, Lisbon November 1, 2026.