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Liberia vs Lisbon — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

Costa Rica
Cost of Living (USA=100)
64
mid-priced
Portugal
Cost of Living (USA=100)
56
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Lisbon edges out Liberia on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 56.4 vs 64 (USA=100; mid-priced 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.

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric
Liberia
Lisbon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$720
US$1,450
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
Cost of Living (USA=100)
64
56
Safety Score
75/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
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Who is each city for?

Liberia is better for…
Remote workers
See the Costa Rica country profile
Lisbon is better for…
Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate
See the Portugal country profile

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