City Profile

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has evolved into Europe's digital nomad capital in recent years. The city offers a unique blend of Southern European lifestyle, tech startup culture, and affordable living costs – though the latter have risen significantly.

Region: europe-southClimate Zone: mediterraneanUpdated: 2026-01-04Data Version: 2026-01medium

low-taxresidency-friendlyremote-readyEU / Schengen

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Lat 38.71667 / Lon -9.13333

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Residency Quick Facts

Entry Rule

Residency Path

1 Jahr, verlängerbar

Top Personal Tax

Data Version

2026-01

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This is a directory, not a ranking and not legal, tax, or financial advice.

Climate

City Native

Climate Typemediterranean
Climate Comfort Score 1 54 score_1_5
Temp Summer Avg C26 c
Temp Winter Avg C12 c
Rainy MonthsNov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Best MonthsApr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);

Environment

Hybrid

Environment Quality Score 1 53 score_1_5
City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
Air Policy Strengthmedium

Sources: World Air Quality Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Nature

Country Proxy

Nature Access Score 1 54 score_1_5
Coast AccessYes

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Cost of Living

Country Native

Cost Value Score 1 53 score_1_5
Col Index Ch 10052 index
Rent 1br Eur Min1200 eur
Rent 1br Eur Max2000 eur
Monthly Budget Eur Min2500 eur
Monthly Budget Eur Max4000 eur

Sources: World Bank PPP Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Safety

Country Native

Safety Stability Score 1 54 score_1_5
Rule Of Law Bandhigh

Sources: Global Peace Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Healthcare

Country Native

Healthcare System Score 1 53 score_1_5
Healthcare Quality Bandadequate

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory (official_statistics);

Infrastructure

Hybrid

Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 54 score_1_5
Internet Mbps85 mbps
Coworking Presencemany
International SchoolsYes

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Ookla Speedtest Global Index (index); Google Places (api);

Social / Community

Country Native

Social Cultural Fit Score 1 54 score_1_5
English Accesshigh

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Education

Country Native

Education Access Score 1 54 score_1_5
International SchoolsYes

Sources: OECD Education at a Glance (official_statistics);

Residency Access

Country Native

Residency Access Score 1 54 score_1_5
Visa Option Count3 count
Entry Duration1 Jahr, verlängerbar text

Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Residency Path

Country Native

Residency Path Score 1 53 score_1_5
Temporary Residence1 Jahr, verlängerbar text
Permanent Residence AvailableNo

Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Taxes

Country Native

Tax Competitiveness Score 1 54 score_1_5
Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct15 pct

Sources: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (documentation);

Everyday Life

Country Proxy

Convenience Daily Life Score 1 54 score_1_5
Seasonalitymedium

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Advantages

Large international community
Excellent weather (300 sunny days)
Good flight connections to Europe
English widely spoken
Startup ecosystem (Web Summit)
Beach accessible in 30 minutes

Disadvantages

Costs have risen significantly since 2020
Housing market overheated
Bureaucracy slow
NHR regime restricted (2024)
Healthcare system overwhelmed

Ideal For

Digital nomads & remote workers
Startup founders
EU citizens needing a home base
Freelancers with EU clients

Not Ideal For

Budget nomads (no longer cheap)
Tax refugees (NHR restricted)
Families with high education standards

Field Intelligence

Housing: Avoid tourist areas (Alfama, Baixa). Santos, Estrela, Principe Real offer better value.
Banking: Activobank or Moey for easy account opening. Millennium BCP for full business account.
Bureaucracy: Apply for NIF (tax number) online before arrival. Consult lawyer for NHR application.
Work: Lisbon Digital Nomads (Facebook), Second Home, Outsite for coworking & community.
Expat friction: Lisbon Digital Nomads (Facebook), Second Home, Outsite for coworking & community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon ranked as top in Atlas?

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When was the Lisbon profile updated?

lastUpdated: 2026-01-04, dataVersion: 2026-01.

What source logic applies to Lisbon?

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