Lund vs Porto: cost of living for digital nomads
Lund, Sweden and Porto, 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
- Porto is about 12% cheaper than Lund for a month of nomad living ($1,900 vs $2,160).
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Lund: 250 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Lund is temperate; Porto is mediterranean.
Lund wins 1 of the measured lines; Porto wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lund or Porto?
Porto is cheaper: about $1,900/month against $2,160/month in Lund, roughly 12% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lund or Porto?
Lund and Porto score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Lund or Porto?
Lund has faster typical internet: 250 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Porto.
| Line | Lund | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,160 | $1,900 |
| Rent | $950 | $950 |
| Food | $530 | $450 |
| Transport | $70 | $40 |
| Coworking | $150 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 120 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
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): Lund September 11, 2026, Porto November 7, 2026.