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Bogotá vs Lisbon — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

Colombia
Cost of Living (US=100)
30
very affordable
Portugal
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Bogotá edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 30.2 vs 56.4 (US=100; very 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.

Metric
Bogotá
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$460
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$290
US$1,050
Cost of Living (US=100)
30
56
Safety Score
41/100
75/100
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
66/100
82/100
Healthcare Score
68/100
79/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
✓ Available

Who is each city for?

Bogotá is better for…
Budget nomadCity loversSpanish learnersCulture
See the Colombia country profile
Lisbon is better for…
Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate
See the Portugal country profile

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