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Coimbra vs Lisbon — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

Portugal
Cost of Living (US=100)
6
very affordable
Portugal
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Coimbra edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 6 vs 56.4 (US=100; very affordable vs mid-priced). Coimbra scores higher on safety (80/100), 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
Coimbra
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$500
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$350
US$1,050
Cost of Living (US=100)
6
56
Safety Score
80/100
75/100
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
72/100
82/100
Healthcare Score
75/100
79/100
Digital Nomad Visa
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✓ Available

Who is each city for?

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

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