Portugal · Europe
Lisbon
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Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,500Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,680/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Portugal.
Healthcare
The SNS is open to legal residents, not just citizens — access is guaranteed regardless of economic or social condition. Once you have residency you formalise your entitlement at your local Social Security district centre (Centro Distrital de Segurança Social), take the certificate to the health centre for your area, and they assign you an SNS número de utente. That number gets you primary, hospital, urgent and scheduled care.
Taxes
Taxed. Residents declare worldwide income.
English
Very high — Widely spoken by younger people and in tourism/hospitality in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve; less so in rural areas.
Getting in — Portugal
Full Portugal guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Schengen Short-Stay
90 days in any 180
D7 Passive Income / Retirement Visa
1 year, renewable to 5 years
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
1 year, renewable up to 5 years
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Lisbon at a glance
Lisbon, Portugal costs about $2,500 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 56% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,400 and the smallest is transport at $45. In our data internet averages 120 Mbps and safety scores 9/10. Similar cities range from Gothenburg at $2,450 a month to Barcelona at $2,550.
Costs verified on November 1, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Lisbon
How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?
A solo remote worker in Lisbon, Portugal spends an estimated $2,500 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Lisbon?
Rent in Lisbon is an estimated $1,400 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Lisbon?
Internet in Lisbon averages 120 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Lisbon?
A coworking space in Lisbon costs an estimated $150 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Lisbon safe?
Lisbon has a safety score of 9/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Lisbon's nomad score?
Lisbon scores 10/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.