Amman vs Lisbon: cost of living for digital nomads
Amman, Jordan and Lisbon, Portugal, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Amman is about 40% cheaper than Lisbon for a month of nomad living ($1,500 vs $2,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $650 in Amman against $1,400 in Lisbon.
- Lisbon scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Lisbon: 120 Mbps typical against 45 Mbps.
- Amman is arid; Lisbon is mediterranean.
Amman wins 3 of the measured lines; Lisbon wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Amman or Lisbon?
Amman is cheaper: about $1,500/month against $2,500/month in Lisbon, roughly 40% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Amman or Lisbon?
Lisbon scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Amman.
Which has faster internet, Amman or Lisbon?
Lisbon has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 45 Mbps in Amman.
| Line | Amman | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Rent | $650 | $1,400 |
| Food | $350 | $500 |
| Transport | $90 | $45 |
| Coworking | $150 | $150 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 45 | 120 |
| Climate | arid | mediterranean |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Amman November 6, 2026, Lisbon November 1, 2026.