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Lisbon, Portugal
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Local salary barely covers rent alone; paradise for USD remote workers
Climate
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Internet speeds
Measured medians from 74,851 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 365 Mbps | 224 Mbps | 6 ms | 62,823 |
| Mobile | 283 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 23 ms | 12,028 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $884 | EUR 762 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,535 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,183 | EUR 2,745 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,606 | EUR 1,385 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,651 | EUR 1,424 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,241 | EUR 1,070 |
| 3BR city center | $2,930 | EUR 2,528 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,997 | EUR 1,722 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $728 | EUR 628 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $413 | EUR 356 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $63.77 | EUR 55.00 |
| Fast food combo | $11.59 | EUR 10.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $8.05 | EUR 6.94 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.83 | EUR 1.58 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $174 | EUR 150 |
| Phone plan / mo | $19 | EUR 16.79 |
| Internet / mo | $36 | EUR 30.88 |
| Gym membership / mo | $49 | EUR 42.02 |
| Cinema ticket | $9.68 | EUR 8.35 |
| Preschool / mo | $647 | EUR 558 |
| International school / yr | $18,047 | EUR 15,566 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $35,248 | EUR 30,402 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Portugal
Country-level research that applies to living in Lisbon — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen |
| Digital nomad visa | D8 Digital Nomad Visa — income requirement €3,680/mo (4x min wage, 2026) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | PR & citizenship eligibility at 5 yrs → fastest major EU path |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 48% top + solidarity surcharge — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Portugal profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo