RomevsMadeira
💰
Madeira saves you $300/month
12% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Madeira has 1x faster internet
200 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Temperate vs Mediterranean climate
Different weather patterns year-round
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Rome
Madeira
Total Budget
$2,500/mo
$2,200/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,350/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Coworking
$250/mo
$150/mo ✓
Meal Out
$13
$12 ✓
Coffee
$2.5
$2.5
Madeira is $300/mo cheaper (14% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇹 Rome
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West2h
🇺🇸 US East5h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🇵🇹 Madeira
📶 Internet200 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Rome
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days110/year
Best months: July, August, June, September
Madeira
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp17°C
Rainy Days123/year
Best months: July, August, June
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
9°14°
Apr
14°15°
Jul
28°20°
Oct
19°19°
RomeMadeira
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇹Rome
🇵🇹Madeira
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Monthly Budget
$2,500
$2,200
Winner📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
200 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.2/5
4.8/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.3/10
🍽️
Food Scene
10/10
Winner8/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner5/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
7/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
2
Rome wins
vs
3
Madeira wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Madeira
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Madeira
200 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Madeira
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Rome
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Rome
World-famous nightlife scene
🇮🇹Rome
Pros
- +Iconic ancient landmarks including Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon
- +World-class Italian food, coffee and wine culture in every neighborhood
- +Good value compared to many Western European capitals at similar quality of life
- +Mediterranean climate with mild winters and long sunny springs and autumns
Cons
- −Crowded and very touristy around main sights for much of the year
- −Traffic, noise and air pollution can be intense on main roads and in rush hours
- −Higher risk of petty theft and scams in tourist areas and on public transport
- −Housing search can be competitive and many landlords prefer longer contracts
🇵🇹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
