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Lisbon vs Yerevan — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Portugal
Cost of Living (USA=100)
56
mid-priced
Armenia
Cost of Living (USA=100)
35
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Yerevan edges out Lisbon on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 34.8 vs 56.4 (USA=100; very affordable vs mid-priced). Yerevan scores higher on safety (76/100), 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
Yerevan
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$1,450
US$480
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,050
US$320
Cost of Living (USA=100)
56
35
Safety Score
75/100
76/100
Internet Speed
230 Mbps
50 Mbps
Nomad Score
82/100
68/100
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
Yerevan is better for…
Budget nomadTax-friendly baseCafe cultureSolo nomad
See the Armenia country profile

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