Madeira vs Corfu
💰
Corfu saves you $400/month
📶
Madeira has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Madeira
Corfu
Total Budget
$2,200/mo
$1,800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,100/mo
$500/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$150/mo
Meal Out
$12
$10 ✓
Coffee
$2.5 ✓
$4
Corfu is $400/mo cheaper (22% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇹 Madeira
📶 Internet200 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇬🇷 Corfu
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Madeira
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days123/year
Best months: July, August, June
Corfu
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days112/year
Best months: August, July, June, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
14°12°
Apr
15°16°
Jul
20°29°
Oct
19°20°
MadeiraCorfu
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇹Madeira
🇬🇷Corfu
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,200
$1,800
Winner📶
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.8/5
Winner4.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
7/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
7/10
7/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
3
Madeira wins
vs
2
Corfu wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Corfu
$400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Madeira
200 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Madeira
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Madeira
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Corfu
World-famous nightlife scene
🇵🇹Madeira
Pros
- +First Digital Nomad Village in Europe with free coworking in Ponta do Sol
- +UNESCO World Heritage Laurisilva forest with 2,500km of levada trails
- +Eternal spring climate with mild temperatures year-round (15-25°C)
- +One of the safest destinations in Europe with very low crime
Cons
- −Rising rent prices approaching Amsterdam levels in Funchal center
- −Car rental essential for exploring beyond Funchal and hiking trails
- −Limited nightlife compared to mainland European cities
- −Small island can feel isolating after extended stays
🇬🇷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