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Lisbon

Sun-soaked, well-connected, and one of the easiest on-ramps for first-time nomads.

In Lisbon, a mid-range month runs about $2,889 (€2,504) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 55% of cities

Internet9.5/10

Among the 5% fastest cities for internet

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.4/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness9.8/10

Among the 5% best cities for wellness

Getting There7.9/10

Easier to reach than about 75% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

34 categories for Lisbon, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Freediving: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Peniche (~70 km) · Porto (~250 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

Other cities in Europe

  • Cascais, PortugalQuieter, beachier alternative to Lisbon, popular with families and remote workers
  • Ericeira, PortugalUNESCO World Surfing Reserve with real coworking built specifically for remote-work surfers.
  • Peniche, PortugalMajor Portuguese surf hub (Supertubos) with genuine dive, freediving, and kite infrastructure.
  • Porto, PortugalCheaper, quieter Lisbon alternative with a fast-growing nomad scene
  • Seville, SpainAndalusian culture and cost savings vs Barcelona/Madrid, growing coworking
  • Málaga, SpainCosta del Sol hub with a dedicated 'digital nomad' coworking district (Malaga Valley)