Ericeira
Ericeira is a whitewashed clifftop fishing-and-surf town 45 minutes northwest of Lisbon designated Europe's only World Surfing Reserve, with a dozen world-class breaks like Ribeira d'Ilhas and Coxos within a few kilometres. Once a quiet seaside village, it is now a magnet for surf-minded digital nomads drawn by the D8 visa, EU access, fast internet, and superb Atlantic seafood, all an easy hop from the capital and its airport.
Thinking about Ericeira, Portugal? Visa process: Moderate (about 9 weeks). Rent runs from $1,000/mo, roughly $1,810/mo all-in for one person — safety 88/100, internet 82/100 on Jonzy.
Best for: Surfers (World Surfing Reserve), Digital nomads near Lisbon, EU access & D8 visa, Atlantic seafood & village charm.
- Rent from $1,000/mo, about $1,810/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 88/100 · Internet 82/100 · a mild, fairly pleasant climate.
- Visa: Moderate process, about 9 weeks (retirement option: Portugal D7 Visa).
- Local salaries average around $1,500/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Ericeira
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $1,000/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $380/mo |
| Transport | $70/mo |
| Healthcare | $90/mo |
| Utilities | $110/mo |
| Other essentials | $160/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $1,810/mo |
How Ericeira stacks up
- Rent eats about 55% of a one-person monthly budget in Ericeira — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$1,810/mo all-in, Ericeira runs about 29% pricier than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$1,500/mo) covers roughly 83% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is safety (88/100); the weakest is expat community (74/100).
Is Ericeira right for you?
Highlights
- Fast, reliable internet (82/100).
- Very safe by catalog scores (88/100).
- Dedicated retirement route (Portugal D7 Visa).
Quality of life in Ericeira
- Safety: 88/100
- Internet speed: 82/100
- Climate: 78/100
- Healthcare: 84/100
- Expat community: 74/100
Taxes in Ericeira
20% flat IFICI (was NHR)
Living in Portugal
Portugal is a western European nation with a rich maritime history, stunning Atlantic coastline, and one of the most welcoming cultures on the continent. Its Non-Habitual Resident tax regime and D7 visa have made it a top destination for expats and remote workers.
Ericeira relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Ericeira?
A single person typically spends about $1,810/month in Ericeira, including rent (from $1,000/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Ericeira?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Ericeira: rent from $1,000, food $380, transport $70, healthcare $90, utilities $110, and other essentials $160 — about $1,810/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Ericeira a good place to relocate?
On this page, Ericeira scores 82/100 for internet, 88/100 for safety, and 78/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Ericeira?
Long-stay relocation routes for Ericeira depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "D8 Digital Nomad / D7 Passive Income" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Portugal against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Ericeira?
Core costs for one person run about $1,810/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $2,500/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $1,500/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Ericeira best for?
Ericeira tends to suit surfers (world surfing reserve), digital nomads near lisbon, eu access & d8 visa and atlantic seafood & village charm — based on its cost profile (about $1,810/mo all-in), 82/100 internet, 88/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Ericeira expensive to live in?
At about $1,810/mo all-in for one person, Ericeira is among the more expensive cities in the catalog — roughly 29% above the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Ericeira safe to live in?
Ericeira scores 88/100 on Jonzy's safety index, among the safer cities in the catalog. For families specifically it rates 86/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Ericeira good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 82/100 — fast and dependable enough for video-heavy remote work. The expat and nomad scene rates 74/100, and work-life balance 84/100. Combined with ~$1,810/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Ericeira; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Ericeira?
Ericeira scores 78/100 for climate — a comfortable climate for most of the year. It logs roughly 260 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Ericeira?
Typical tax snapshot for Ericeira, Portugal: 20% flat IFICI (was NHR). Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.