Brasov vs Lisbon: cost of living for digital nomads

Brasov, Romania 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

  • Brasov is about 51% cheaper than Lisbon for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $2,500).
  • Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Brasov against $1,400 in Lisbon.
  • Lisbon scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
  • Internet is faster in Brasov: 220 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
  • Brasov is continental; Lisbon is mediterranean.

Brasov wins 6 of the measured lines; Lisbon wins 2.

LineBrasovLisbon
Monthly total (USD)$1,230$2,500
Rent$500$1,400
Food$330$500
Transport$30$45
Coworking$95$150
Safety (out of 10)8/109/10
Internet (Mbps)220120
Climatecontinentalmediterranean
City sizemidmetro
Settingmountaincoast
Nomad score (out of 10)7/1010/10

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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. Check the city pages for the dates each was last verified.