Krabi 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
Lisbon edges out Krabi on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 56.4 vs 126 (US=100; mid-priced vs premium). 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.
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Krabi
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$320
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$200
US$1,050
Cost of Living (US=100)
126
56
Safety Score
74/100
75/100
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
76/100
82/100
Healthcare Score
55/100
79/100
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