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Lisbon vs Nagoya — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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

Lisbon edges out Nagoya on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 56.4 vs 65.7 (US=100; mid-priced vs premium). Nagoya scores higher on safety (82/100), 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
Nagoya
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$850
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$580
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
66
Safety Score
75/100
82/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
180 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
72/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
82/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
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Who is each city for?

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

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