Lisbon vs Mexico City — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Lisbon
Portugal
COL Index
56
mid-priced
Mexico City
Mexico
COL Index
42
affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Mexico City edges out Lisbon on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 41.8 vs 56.4 (affordable 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.
Metric
Lisbon
Mexico City
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
$1,450
$950
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
$1,050
$580
NoodlePants COL Index
56
42
Safety Score
75/100
47/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
90 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
81/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
72/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
Not available
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