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Bangkok vs Lisbon for digital nomads

Thailand · TH — Portugal · PT

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MetricBangkokLisbon
Population
5,104,476
517,802
Winter low
21°C
8°C
Summer high
34°C
28°C
Safety (Numbeo 0–100)
72/100
80/100
Internet (est. median)
133 Mbps
125 Mbps
Monthly cost, solo (est.)
€1,540
€1,960
Cannabis
decriminalized
decriminalized
LGBTQ+ legal
legal_no_protections
fully_protected

Per-axis verdict

  • CheaperBangkok — about €420/mo less for a solo nomad.
  • SaferLisbon — 80/100 vs 72/100.
  • Faster internetBangkok — est. 133 Mbps vs 125 Mbps.
  • Warmer wintersBangkok — winter low 21°C vs 8°C.
  • Cooler summersLisbon — summer high 28°C vs 34°C.

Verdicts are computed from the same underlying data as the /place pages. Anything within ~5% counts as a tie — no false precision.

Thailand · TH

Bangkok

Perpetual summer, tropical downpours, street food, and Buddhist temples define daily life.

The catch: Trading clean air for affordable living and readily available conveniences is common here given the average PM2.5 of 26.

Full profile → /bangkok-th

Portugal · PT

Lisbon

Seven hills, constant sun, and a tram that’s more roller coaster than transport.

The catch: You will spend a lot of time walking up and down hills, but the constant sun and river views make it tolerable.

Full profile → /lisbon-pt

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