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Lisbon vs Port Louis — 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
Mauritius
Cost of Living (US=100)
43
affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Port Louis edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 43 vs 56.4 (US=100; affordable vs mid-priced). Port Louis scores higher on safety (80/100), 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
Lisbon
Port Louis
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$600
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$380
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
43
Safety Score
75/100
80/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
86 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
70/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
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Who is each city for?

Lisbon is better for…
Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate
See the Portugal country profile
Port Louis is better for…
Remote workers
See the Mauritius country profile

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