Corfu vs Porto
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Corfu
Porto
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,600/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo ✓
$700/mo
Coworking
$150/mo
$150/mo
Meal Out
$10
$10
Coffee
$4
$1.2 ✓
Porto is $200/mo cheaper (13% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇬🇷 Corfu
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇵🇹 Porto
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Corfu
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days112/year
Best months: August, July, June, September
Porto
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp16°C
Rainy Days127/year
Best months: July, August, April, May
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
12°11°
Apr
16°15°
Jul
29°20°
Oct
20°18°
CorfuPorto
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇬🇷Corfu
🇵🇹Porto
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,600
Winner📶
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
100 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.3/5
4.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.6/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
7/10
8/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner0
Corfu wins
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Porto wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Porto
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Porto
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇬🇷Corfu
Pros
- +UNESCO World Heritage Old Town - stunning Venetian architecture
- +Crystal-clear Ionian Sea waters with beautiful beaches
- +Mediterranean climate with 300+ sunny days yearly
- +Rich multicultural heritage - Venetian, French, British influences
Cons
- −Internet can be slow in rural areas - urban areas better
- −Limited coworking options compared to major cities
- −Seasonal economy - many businesses close in winter
- −Car or scooter needed to explore beyond Corfu Town
🇵🇹Porto
Pros
- +30-40% cheaper than Lisbon
- +Beautiful riverside setting
- +World-famous port wine
- +Strong nomad community growing
Cons
- −Cold and wet winters
- −Poor insulation in apartments
- −Construction noise common
- −Rising prices rapidly