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Lisbon vs Vilnius — 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
Lithuania
Cost of Living (US=100)
57
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Lisbon edges out Vilnius on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 56.4 vs 57 (US=100; mid-priced vs mid-priced). Vilnius scores higher on safety (78/100), and Vilnius wins on internet at ~255 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
Vilnius
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$620
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$430
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
57
Safety Score
75/100
78/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
255 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
70/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
Digital Nomad Visa
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Who is each city for?

Lisbon is better for…
Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate
See the Portugal country profile
Vilnius is better for…
Remote workers
See the Lithuania country profile

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