Side-by-side city decision # Cascais vs Jeju City. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link CascaisPortugal0 VS Jeju CitySouth Korea2 $1,805Cascais monthly budget $1,500Jeju City monthly budget 150 MbpsCascais internet 150 MbpsJeju City internet Decision summary Jeju City Jeju City leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Jeju City Speed Fastest internet Tie Vibe Best nomad vibe Jeju City Safety Highest safety Tie Air Cleanest air Tie Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Cascais](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal/cascais.md) Portugal 0/6 Budget$1,805 Internet150 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Jeju City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/south-korea/jeju-city.md) South Korea 2/6 Budget$1,500 Internet150 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals Total estimated budget $1,805 $1,500 1-bed center rent $1,200 $800 Coworking desk $200 $200 Local meal $11 $10 Cappuccino $2.7 $4.5 Gym membership $45 $50 Transport budget $55 $100 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 150 Mbps 150 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 85/100 85/100 Air quality 80/100 80/100 Walkability 7/10 7/10 Female safety 8/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Good Good English proficiency Good Average Climate type Mediterranean Humid subtropical Best time to visit May - Sep Mar - May Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Cascais](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal/cascais.md) Portugal → ### Strengths * Beautiful beaches and coastal views * Very safe and clean environment * Close to Lisbon (30 min by train) * Excellent year-round weather * Strong expat and nomad community * High-quality healthcare options ### Trade-offs * Expensive compared to other Portuguese towns * Gets crowded with tourists in summer * Limited nightlife compared to Lisbon * Hilly terrain can be tiring on foot * Public transport less frequent than in the capital * Tourist-heavy center can feel inauthentic ### Common visa routes * D7 Passive Income Visa * Digital Nomad Visa (D8) * Golden Visa [Jeju City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/south-korea/jeju-city.md) South Korea → ### Strengths * Stunning natural landscapes and beaches * Very safe with low crime rates * Fast and reliable internet infrastructure * Excellent air quality year-round * Great hiking and outdoor activities * Friendly local expat community ### Trade-offs * Limited English spoken outside tourist areas * Public transport infrequent in rural parts * High rental deposits often required * Weather can be very windy and rainy * Relatively isolated from mainland Korea * Limited nightlife compared to Seoul ### Common visa routes * B-1 (Visa Waiver 90 days) * C-3 (Short-term Tourist) * H-1 (Working Holiday) Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.