Madeira vs Peniche
💰
Peniche saves you $1,100/month
📶
Madeira has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Madeira
Peniche
Total Budget
$2,200/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,100/mo
$550/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$150/mo
Meal Out
$12
$6 ✓
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
Peniche is $1,100/mo cheaper (100% 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
🇵🇹 Peniche
📶 Internet100-200 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Madeira
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days123/year
Best months: July, August, June
Peniche
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days113/year
Best months: July, August, May, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
14°13°
Apr
15°16°
Jul
20°20°
Oct
19°19°
MadeiraPeniche
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇹Madeira
🇵🇹Peniche
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,200
$1,100
Winner📶
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Winner100 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.8/5
4.6/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
4/10
🚶
Walkability
7/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Madeira wins
vs
1
Peniche wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Peniche
$1100/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
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇵🇹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
🇵🇹Peniche
Pros
- +World-class surf breaks including famous Supertubos
- +Much cheaper than Lisbon or Ericeira
- +Authentic Portuguese fishing town atmosphere
- +Day trips to stunning Berlengas Islands UNESCO reserve
Cons
- −Limited nightlife and entertainment options
- −Cold and windy even in summer due to Atlantic exposure
- −Only one main coworking space in town
- −Public transport connections are limited