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Lisbon vs Porto

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

Lisbon

Portugal

9/10

Nomad Score

Porto

Portugal

8.8/10

Nomad Score

Key Metrics

9Winner
Nomad Score
8.8
120
Internet Speed (Mbps)
Winner130
8
Safety Rating
Winner8.5
7
Walkability
7
8
English-Friendly
8
moderate
Cost Tier
moderate

Monthly Budget

$1100
Studio Apartment
Winner$850
$180
Coworking Space
Winner$150
$280
Groceries
Winner$260
$350
Eating Out
Winner$300
$40
Local Transport
Winner$35
$15
Phone/SIM
$15
$35
Gym
Winner$30
$2,000
Total / Month
$1,640

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
Porto
$1,640/month all-in
Best internet
Porto
130 Mbps average
Safest
Porto
8.5/10 safety rating
Most walkable
Lisbon
7/10 walkability
Most English-friendly
Lisbon
8/10 English score
Highest nomad score
Lisbon
9/10 overall