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Lisbon vs Porto for digital nomads

Portugal · PT — Portugal · PT

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MetricLisbonPorto
Population
517,802
252,687
Winter low
8°C
5°C
Summer high
28°C
25°C
Safety (Numbeo 0–100)
80/100
78/100
Internet (est. median)
125 Mbps
133 Mbps
Monthly cost, solo (est.)
€1,960
€1,680
Cannabis
decriminalized
decriminalized
LGBTQ+ legal
fully_protected
fully_protected

Per-axis verdict

  • CheaperPorto — about €280/mo less for a solo nomad.
  • SaferTie — within 5% on Numbeo safety index.
  • Faster internetPorto — est. 133 Mbps vs 125 Mbps.
  • Warmer wintersLisbon — winter low 8°C vs 5°C.
  • Cooler summersPorto — summer high 25°C vs 28°C.

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

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

Portugal · PT

Porto

Porto: historic northern Portuguese city built on hills, known for port wine lodges and Atlantic winds.

The catch: Expect to walk up and down hills regularly, but you can always stop for a €3 glass of wine.

Full profile → /porto-pt

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