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Lisbon vs Trabzon — 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
Turkey
Cost of Living (US=100)
139
premium
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Lisbon edges out Trabzon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 56.4 vs 139 (US=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.

Metric
Lisbon
Trabzon
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$300
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$200
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
139
Safety Score
75/100
68/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
60 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
62/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
62/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Lisbon is better for…
Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate
See the Portugal country profile
Trabzon is better for…
Remote workers
See the Turkey country profile

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