Lisbon vs Port of Spain — 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
Port of Spain edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 42 vs 56.4 (US=100; 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
Port of Spain
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$500
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$320
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
42
Safety Score
75/100
55/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
60 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
62/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
60/100
Digital Nomad Visa
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