Cost of Living in Ericeira, Portugal
Ericeira is a city in Portugal, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,600 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $1,080 per month, or $1,001 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 130 Mbps median download speed, and Portugal offers a digital nomad visa. On safety, Ericeira scores 82/100 — very safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 77°F and winter highs around 59°F, with roughly 240 sunny days a year.
Ericeira Cost of Living Breakdown
🍽️ Dining
🛒 Groceries
🚌 Transportation
⚡ Utilities & Tech
🎬 Lifestyle
👔 Clothing
🏠 Housing
📊 Summary
Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Ericeira
How Ericeira Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Ericeira ranks in the top 9% for air quality, but sits in the bottom 23% for public transit. It is cheaper than 51% of them.
| Metric | Ericeira | World rank | Rank in Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,600 | #166 of 340 | #23 of 91 |
| Safety | 82/100 | #35 of 340 | #18 of 91 |
| Healthcare | 78/100 | #100 of 340 | #21 of 91 |
| Internet speed | 130 Mbps | #211 of 340 | #57 of 91 |
| Walkability | 68/100 | #110 of 340 | #69 of 91 |
| Public transit | 18/100 | #264 of 340 | #87 of 91 |
| Food scene | 78/100 | #121 of 340 | #30 of 91 |
| Air quality | 92/100 | #28 of 340 | #16 of 91 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Ericeira
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Ericeira.
- Podgorica, Montenegro — $1,218/mo, 24% cheaper, safety 74/100
- Rhodes, Greece — $1,329/mo, 17% cheaper, safety 75/100
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania — $1,352/mo, 16% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Bansko, Bulgaria — $849/mo, 47% cheaper, safety 80/100
Ericeira FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Ericeira?
A single person should budget around $1,600 per month in Ericeira, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Ericeira?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Ericeira averages $1,080 per month, dropping to about $1,001 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $2,199.
Is Ericeira safe?
Ericeira scores 82/100 on safety, which is very safe. Tourist safety is rated 88/100.
How fast is the internet in Ericeira?
Median download speeds in Ericeira are around 130 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 32 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Portugal offer a digital nomad visa?
Yes — Portugal offers a digital nomad visa. US passport holders can typically stay 90 days visa-free before applying.
What is the weather like in Ericeira?
Ericeira sees summer highs around 77°F and winter highs near 59°F, with about 240 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 75 days.
Ericeira in our travel guides
Visa Requirements for Portugal
Add your passport to see whether you need a visa for Portugal and how to apply.
Explore More
See Ericeira on the interactive map →