Kotor 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
Kotor edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 44.8 vs 56.4 (US=100; affordable vs mid-priced). Kotor scores higher on safety (78/100), 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
Kotor
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$550
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$400
US$1,050
Cost of Living (US=100)
45
56
Safety Score
78/100
75/100
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
7/100
82/100
Healthcare Score
62/100
79/100
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