Lisbon vs Sandy Ground: cost of living for digital nomads
Lisbon, Portugal and Sandy Ground, Anguilla, 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
- Lisbon is about 3% cheaper than Sandy Ground for a month of nomad living ($2,500 vs $2,565).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,350 in Sandy Ground against $1,400 in Lisbon.
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Lisbon: 120 Mbps typical against 85 Mbps.
- Lisbon is mediterranean; Sandy Ground is tropical.
Lisbon wins 5 of the measured lines; Sandy Ground wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lisbon or Sandy Ground?
Lisbon is cheaper: about $2,500/month against $2,565/month in Sandy Ground, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lisbon or Sandy Ground?
Lisbon and Sandy Ground score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Lisbon or Sandy Ground?
Lisbon has faster typical internet: 120 Mbps against 85 Mbps in Sandy Ground.
| Line | Lisbon | Sandy Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,500 | $2,565 |
| Rent | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| Food | $500 | $610 |
| Transport | $45 | $65 |
| Coworking | $150 | $115 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 85 |
| Climate | mediterranean | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
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, Sandy Ground September 11, 2026.