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Lisbon vs Barcelona

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads — cost, internet, safety, visa, and lifestyle.

Lisbon

Portugal

9/10

Nomad Score

Barcelona

Spain

9/10

Nomad Score

Key Metrics

9
Nomad Score
9
120
Internet Speed (Mbps)
Winner300
8Winner
Safety Rating
7
7
Walkability
Winner9
8Winner
English-Friendly
7
moderate
Cost Tier
premium

Monthly Budget

$1100Winner
Studio Apartment
$1400
$180
Coworking Space
$180
$280Winner
Groceries
$300
$350
Eating Out
$350
$40
Local Transport
Winner$22
$15
Phone/SIM
$15
$35Winner
Gym
$40
$2,000
Total / Month
$2,307

Visa & Entry (US Citizens)

Visa-free (90d)
US Entry
Visa-free (90d)
Available
Nomad Visa
Available

Climate

mediterranean
Climate Type
mediterranean
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

GetSettld Verdict

Best value
Lisbon
$2,000/month all-in
Best internet
Barcelona
300 Mbps average
Safest
Lisbon
8/10 safety rating
Most walkable
Barcelona
9/10 walkability
Most English-friendly
Lisbon
8/10 English score
Highest nomad score
Lisbon
9/10 overall