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Hiroshima vs Lisbon — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

Japan
Cost of Living (US=100)
66
premium
Portugal
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Lisbon edges out Hiroshima on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 56.4 vs 65.7 (US=100; mid-priced vs premium). Hiroshima scores higher on safety (83/100), 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
Hiroshima
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$700
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$480
US$1,050
Cost of Living (US=100)
66
56
Safety Score
83/100
75/100
Internet Speed
170 Mbps
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
70/100
82/100
Healthcare Score
82/100
79/100
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Who is each city for?

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

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