NoodlePantsNoodlePants
All city comparisons

Antigua vs Lisbon — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Guatemala
Cost of Living (USA=100)
44
affordable
Portugal
Cost of Living (USA=100)
56
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Antigua edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 44 vs 56.4 (USA=100; affordable vs mid-priced). Lisbon scores higher on safety (75/100), and Lisbon wins on internet at ~230 Mbps. Overall, Lisbon takes the Nomad Score crown with 82/100 — best for remote worker and eu base.

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric
Antigua
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$380
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
Cost of Living (USA=100)
44
56
Safety Score
75/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
✓ Available

Who is each city for?

Antigua is better for…
Remote workers
See the Guatemala country profile
Lisbon is better for…
Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate
See the Portugal country profile

Also compare

See full city data — neighbourhood breakdowns, internet speeds & coworking scores

Pro unlocks 350+ nomad cities & neighbourhoods, district-level rent maps, live coworking inventory and PDF exports.

Upgrade to Pro
Match me