LisbonPortugal · Europe

Portugal · Europe · Population 517,802 · Europe/Lisbon

Lisbon in Portugal (Europe) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1850 incl. rent, a safety index of 70/100, an average annual temperature of 17°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1850incl. rent · est. range

$1500 – $2600

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

70/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

17°C avg/yr

543mm · 3772h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

175Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband)

Air quality

10.9µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital nomad visa

Source: Portugal snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Lisbon?

Lisbon has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1850 including rent (range $1500–$2600), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Lisbon safe?

Lisbon scores 70/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Portugal?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Portugal. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Lisbon?

Median fixed broadband download is about 175 Mbps (public statistical estimate).

About Portugal

Portugal: GDP per capita ~$32,082 (World Bank), HDI 0.874, Global Peace Index rank #7 (IEP 2024). Open Portugal country page →

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