Funchal vs Tokyo: cost of living for digital nomads
Funchal, Portugal and Tokyo, Japan, 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 39% cheaper than Tokyo for a month of nomad living ($1,700 vs $2,800).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $850 in Funchal against $1,300 in Tokyo.
- Tokyo scores higher on safety (10/10 vs 9/10).
- Internet is faster in Tokyo: 230 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
- Funchal is mediterranean; Tokyo is temperate.
Funchal wins 6 of the measured lines; Tokyo wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Funchal or Tokyo?
Funchal is cheaper: about $1,700/month against $2,800/month in Tokyo, roughly 39% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Funchal or Tokyo?
Tokyo scores higher on safety: 10/10 against 9/10 for Funchal.
Which has faster internet, Funchal or Tokyo?
Tokyo has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Funchal.
| Line | Funchal | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,700 | $2,800 |
| Rent | $850 | $1,300 |
| Food | $430 | $650 |
| Transport | $40 | $120 |
| Coworking | $120 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 230 |
| Climate | mediterranean | temperate |
| 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, Tokyo November 11, 2026.