⚖️ City comparison
Ericeira vs Lisbon
Two cities in Portugal, compared on what matters when you move from the US: cost, weather, safety, internet and how easy it is to stay.
The short version
- Ericeira is 37% cheaper: $1,575 vs $2,512 a month all-in for one person.
- Rent is lower in Ericeira: $1,053 vs $1,636 for a 1-bedroom in the centre.
- Lisbon has more pleasant weather: 11 pleasant months a year vs 10.
- Lisbon is warmer: highs average 5°F more across the year (coldest-month high 60°F vs 60°F in Ericeira; hottest 86°F vs 75°F).
- Same country, same visa and tax rules: the D8 Digital Nomad Visa covers both.
Side by side
| Measure | 🇵🇹 Ericeira | 🇵🇹 Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Fit score (default weights) | 80 | 73 |
| 💰 All-in / month | ≈$1,575 | $2,512 |
| 🏠 1BR rent, centre | $1,053 | $1,636 |
| 🛒 Living costs, no rent | $522 | $876 |
| ☀️ Pleasant months | 10 | 11 |
| 🌡️ Highs, coldest–hottest month | 60–75°F | 60–86°F |
| 🛡️ Safety | Safer (country stats) | 67/100 (residents) |
| 📶 Internet, median download | 343 Mbps | 370 Mbps |
| 🌬️ Air, PM2.5 per year | 8.1 µg/m³ | 8.1 µg/m³ |
| 🗣️ English | Very high (EF) | Very high (EF) |
| 🏥 Healthcare access (WHO) | Very high | Very high |
| 👩 Women's safety & rights | Very high | Very high |
| 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ equality | Very high | Very high |
| ✈️ Flight to the US (est.) | ~7h to New York | ~7h to New York |
| 🕘 US work-hour overlap | 2 h | 2 h |
| 🗓️ Visa-free stay (US passport) | 90 days | 90 days |
| 🛂 Nomad visa | D8 Digital Nomad Visa | D8 Digital Nomad Visa |
| 🧾 Tax if resident | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 48% | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 48% |
Best months to be there
🇵🇹 Ericeira
6 best months
🇵🇹 Lisbon
5 best months
Colour is each month's typical temperature; ticked months are the most comfortable. Full detail: Ericeira climate · Lisbon climate.
Data last updated · Source: Numbeo cost data, measured climate history, Ookla, UNODC/Numbeo safety and curated visa research
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