Funchal vs Manila: cost of living for digital nomads
Funchal, Portugal and Manila, Philippines, 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
- Manila is about 24% cheaper than Funchal for a month of nomad living ($1,300 vs $1,700).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $560 in Manila against $850 in Funchal.
- Funchal scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Funchal: 100 Mbps typical against 90 Mbps.
- Funchal is mediterranean; Manila is tropical.
Funchal wins 4 of the measured lines; Manila wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Funchal or Manila?
Manila is cheaper: about $1,300/month against $1,700/month in Funchal, roughly 24% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Funchal or Manila?
Funchal scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 6/10 for Manila.
Which has faster internet, Funchal or Manila?
Funchal has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 90 Mbps in Manila.
| Line | Funchal | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,700 | $1,300 |
| Rent | $850 | $560 |
| Food | $430 | $350 |
| Transport | $40 | $60 |
| Coworking | $120 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 90 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | mid | metro |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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, Manila November 9, 2026.