Lisbon vs San Francisco — 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
Lisbon edges out San Francisco on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 56.4 vs 94 (USA=100; mid-priced vs premium). 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
Lisbon
San Francisco
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$3,300
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$2,400
Cost of Living (USA=100)
56
94
Safety Score
75/100
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Internet Speed
230 Mbps
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Nomad Score
82/100
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Healthcare Score
79/100
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