Basel vs Lisbon — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Basel edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 12 vs 56.4 (US=100; very affordable vs mid-priced). Basel scores higher on safety (85/100), 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.
Metric
Basel
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$2,200
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,500
US$1,050
Cost of Living (US=100)
12
56
Safety Score
85/100
75/100
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
74/100
82/100
Healthcare Score
85/100
79/100
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