Lisbon vs Xiamen — 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
Xiamen edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 42 vs 56.4 (US=100; affordable vs mid-priced). Xiamen 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
Xiamen
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$650
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$420
Cost of Living (US=100)
56
42
Safety Score
75/100
75/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
100 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
68/100
Healthcare Score
79/100
72/100
Digital Nomad Visa
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