Madeira vs Warsaw
📶
Warsaw has 1x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Temperate climate
🛂
Portugal offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Madeira
Warsaw
Total Budget
$2,200/mo
$2,000/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,100/mo
$1,100/mo
Coworking
$150/mo ✓
$200/mo
Meal Out
$12
$9 ✓
Coffee
$2.5 ✓
$3
Warsaw is $200/mo cheaper (10% 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
🇵🇱 Warsaw
📶 Internet258 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Warsaw
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp11°C
Rainy Days130/year
Best months: May, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
14°1°
Apr
15°10°
Jul
20°21°
Oct
19°10°
MadeiraWarsaw
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇹Madeira
🇵🇱Warsaw
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,200
$2,000
📶
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
258 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.8/5
Winner4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.3/10
4.1/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
8/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
7/10
7/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
1
Madeira wins
vs
2
Warsaw wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Warsaw
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Warsaw
258 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Madeira
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Warsaw
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
🇵🇱Warsaw
Pros
- +Lower cost of living than most Western European capitals with good quality of life
- +Fast and reliable internet with strong fiber coverage and top speeds above 250 Mbps
- +Modern skyline mixed with reconstructed Old Town and royal avenues
- +Good public transport with metro, trams, buses and night lines
Cons
- −Winters are long, dark and cold which can impact mood and productivity
- −Air quality can deteriorate in winter due to heating and smog episodes
- −Some parts of the historic center feel reconstructed rather than fully original
- −Polish language is challenging and bureaucracy can feel paperwork heavy