Funchal vs St. Georges: cost of living for digital nomads
Funchal, Portugal and St. Georges, Grenada, 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 2% cheaper than St. Georges for a month of nomad living ($1,700 vs $1,735).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $800 in St. Georges against $850 in Funchal.
- Funchal scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in St. Georges: 110 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Funchal is mediterranean; St. Georges is tropical.
Funchal wins 5 of the measured lines; St. Georges wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Funchal or St. Georges?
Funchal is cheaper: about $1,700/month against $1,735/month in St. Georges, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Funchal or St. Georges?
Funchal scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for St. Georges.
Which has faster internet, Funchal or St. Georges?
St. Georges has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Funchal.
| Line | Funchal | St. Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,700 | $1,735 |
| Rent | $850 | $800 |
| Food | $430 | $450 |
| Transport | $40 | $50 |
| Coworking | $120 | $95 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 110 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | mid | small |
| Setting | island | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
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, St. Georges September 11, 2026.