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Lisbon vs Tashkent — 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
Uzbekistan
Cost of Living (US=100)
27
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Tashkent edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 26.7 vs 56.4 (US=100; very 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
Tashkent
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$350
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$250
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
27
Safety Score
75/100
72/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
50 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
6/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
55/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Lisbon is better for…
Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate
See the Portugal country profile
Tashkent is better for…
Remote workers
See the Uzbekistan country profile

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