Lisbon vs Prague: cost of living for digital nomads
Lisbon, Portugal and Prague, Czechia, 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
- Prague is about 21% cheaper than Lisbon for a month of nomad living ($1,980 vs $2,500).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $980 in Prague against $1,400 in Lisbon.
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Prague: 150 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Lisbon is mediterranean; Prague is continental.
Lisbon wins 1 of the measured lines; Prague wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lisbon or Prague?
Prague is cheaper: about $1,980/month against $2,500/month in Lisbon, roughly 21% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lisbon or Prague?
Lisbon and Prague score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Lisbon or Prague?
Prague has faster typical internet: 150 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Lisbon.
| Line | Lisbon | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,500 | $1,980 |
| Rent | $1,400 | $980 |
| Food | $500 | $480 |
| Transport | $45 | $40 |
| Coworking | $150 | $140 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 150 |
| Climate | mediterranean | continental |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
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): Lisbon November 1, 2026, Prague November 7, 2026.