Side-by-side city decision # Cascais vs Kathmandu. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link CascaisPortugal4 VS KathmanduNepal1 $1,805Cascais monthly budget $730Kathmandu monthly budget 150 MbpsCascais internet 30 MbpsKathmandu internet Decision summary Cascais Cascais leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Kathmandu Speed Fastest internet Cascais Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Cascais Air Cleanest air Cascais Walk Most walkable Cascais 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 4/6 Budget$1,805 Internet150 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Kathmandu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/nepal/kathmandu.md) Nepal 1/6 Budget$730 Internet30 Mbps Vibe7/10 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 $730 1-bed center rent $1,200 $350 Coworking desk $200 $120 Local meal $11 $4 Cappuccino $2.7 $2.5 Gym membership $45 $30 Transport budget $55 $30 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 150 Mbps 30 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 85/100 60/100 Air quality 80/100 35/100 Walkability 7/10 6/10 Female safety 8/10 5/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 8/10 4/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Good Average English proficiency Good Average Climate type Mediterranean Subtropical highland Best time to visit May - Sep Oct - Mar 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 [Kathmandu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/nepal/kathmandu.md) Nepal → ### Strengths * Extremely low cost of living * Rich cultural heritage and temples * Great trekking opportunities nearby * Friendly local community * Growing digital nomad scene * Delicious and affordable local food ### Trade-offs * Frequent power cuts and load shedding * Poor air quality, especially in winter * Traffic congestion in central areas * Tap water is not drinkable * Limited cashless payment options * Occasional political strikes (bandhs) ### Common visa routes * Tourist Visa (15/30/90 days) * Business Visa * Work Permit via employer 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.