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Bodrum vs Lisbon — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

Turkey
Cost of Living (US=100)
139
premium
Portugal
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Lisbon edges out Bodrum on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 56.4 vs 139 (US=100; mid-priced vs premium). Bodrum scores higher on safety (76/100), 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
Bodrum
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$480
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$300
US$1,050
Cost of Living (US=100)
139
56
Safety Score
76/100
75/100
Internet Speed
48 Mbps
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
78/100
82/100
Healthcare Score
62/100
79/100
Digital Nomad Visa
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Who is each city for?

Bodrum is better for…
Remote workers
See the Turkey country profile
Lisbon is better for…
Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate
See the Portugal country profile

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