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💰 How much does it cost to live in Lisbon? *

1BR Rent (center)€1345/mo
1BR Rent (outside)€1050/mo
Groceries/month€204
Transport/month€65/mo
Meal (restaurant)€14
Coffee€2.32
Beer (pub)€3
Gym/month€41/mo
* Numbeo Cost of Living Index — Q1 2026

🛡️ Is Lisbon safe for expats? *

Overall
67/100
* Numbeo Crime Index (inverted to safety score)

☀️ What is the weather like in Lisbon? *

Avg. temperature17.1°C
Sunshine hours/year3577h
Rainy days/year74 days
Best monthsMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
* Open-Meteo Archive API — avg 2020-2025

📶 Is Lisbon good for remote work? *

Download130 Mbps
Upload52 Mbps
Coworking€180/mo
No. of coworkingMany
* Ookla Speedtest Global Index — Q4 2025

🏥 What is healthcare like in Lisbon? *

Public qualityvery good
Private insurance€65/mo
Emergencies7/10
English-speaking doctors
* WHO Global Health Data + Numbeo Healthcare Index

📊 What are the taxes in Portugal? *

Max income tax rate19-47%%
VAT21%

Special regimes

  • NHR 20% flat
* Tax Foundation + OECD Tax Database — 2026

✨ What is the quality of life in Lisbon? *

Nightlife
88/100
Walkability
75/100
Food
97/100
Expat community
80/100
Transport
73/100
English
61/100
* NomadList + Numbeo Quality of Life Index

Data sources: Numbeo · Climate: Open-Meteo

Last updated: May 2026 · Quality score: 95/100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lisbon

What is the cost of living in Portugal?

A comfortable single person can live in Lisbon for approximately €2105/month. Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs €1345/month (€1050 outside center). A meal at a restaurant costs €14, coffee €2.32. Monthly transport pass: €65.

Is Portugal good for digital nomads?

Lisbon scores 92/100 on the Relomap relocation index. A digital nomad visa is available, making it an official option for remote workers. Internet download speed averages 130 Mbps with coworking spaces from €180/month.

What visa options are available in Portugal?

Portugal offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers and freelancers. Available visa types include: Digital Nomad Visa. Always verify requirements with official government portals before applying.

How does Portugal compare to other relocation destinations?

Lisbon scores 92/100 on Relomap's relocation index — a composite of cost of living, safety, internet, healthcare, and quality of life. Rent from €1050/month, safety 67/100, internet 130 Mbps. Use the Relomap Compare tool to benchmark it side by side against other destinations.

Last updated: August 11, 2026 · Data sources: Numbeo, Open-Meteo, WHO, OECD

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