Makild nomad city guide

Lisbon, Portugal

Compare Lisbon, Portugal for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Tagus viewpoints
Monthly estimateINR 2,52,000
Studio rentINR 95,000-INR 1,60,000
Internet100 Mbps
Safety78/100
Air qualityExcellent air (82)
PowerMostly workable (71)
CoworkingGood coworking/cafes (76)
Best seasonApr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Minimum stay12 months common

Nomad fit in Lisbon

Lisbon is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Anjos, Marvila, Arroios. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 30-50 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1-2 months and common lease flexibility of 12 months common.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Tagus viewpoints, Sintra, Cascais coast

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Watch out for aug crowds/prices when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Lisbon. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Clean / orderly (75)
Crime rate
Low (21)
Air quality
Excellent air (82)
Power reliability
Mostly workable (71)
Mobile data / eSIM
Excellent mobile/eSIM (89)
Coworking / cafe work
Good coworking/cafes (76)
Healthcare access
Adequate access (63)
English usability
Good English usability (74)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (69)
Airport access
Good airport access (75)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (55)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (60)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (58)
Social / nomad community
Some nomad scene (69)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (85)
Tap water / water quality
Tap water usually OK (89)
Political/civil stability
Stable (75)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 95,000-INR 1,60,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 48,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 14,500 / month
Cab estimate
INR 700 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 90,000 roundtrip estimate, 11-18h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Lisbon, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 350 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 900 / kg
Rice
INR 190 / kg
Milk
INR 225 / litre
Local lunch
INR 510 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 255 / cup

Country context

Country
Portugal
Airport code
LIS
GDP per person estimate
$31,000
City conservatism estimate
28/100

All table data for Lisbon

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 2,52,000
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 95,000-INR 1,60,000 / month
Average rent
INR 1,27,500
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 296 / sq ft
Apartment size
30-50 sqm
Average apartment size
40 sqm / 431 sq ft
Deposit
1-2 months
Minimum contract
12 months common
Areas to start with
Anjos, Marvila, Arroios

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 48,000
Common food basket
Eggs INR 350, chicken INR 900/kg, rice INR 190/kg, milk INR 225/L
Eggs
INR 350 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 900 / kg
Rice
INR 190 / kg
Milk
INR 225 / litre
Local lunch
INR 510 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 255 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 700 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 11,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 3,500 / month
Internet speed
100 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
LIS
Flight from Mumbai
INR 90,000 roundtrip estimate, 11-18h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~14.5h one-way
Airport distance
6.4 km from city coordinate
Best season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid / bad season
Aug crowds/prices
Scenic places
Tagus viewpoints, Sintra, Cascais coast
Scenic description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 2,52,000/month, 100 Mbps, 78/100 safety
General safety estimate
78/100
Women safety estimate
70/100
City conservatism estimate
28/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Developed / practical (64)
Cleanliness
Clean / orderly (75)
Crime rate
Low (21)
Air quality
Excellent air (82)
Power reliability
Mostly workable (71)
Mobile data / eSIM
Excellent mobile/eSIM (89)
Coworking / cafe work
Good coworking/cafes (76)
Healthcare access
Adequate access (63)
English usability
Good English usability (74)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (69)
Airport access
Good airport access (75)
Accommodation availability
Limited options (55)
Payment/card friendliness
Mixed cash/card (60)
Food delivery / convenience
Some delivery options (58)
Social / nomad community
Some nomad scene (69)
Noise comfort
Generally calm (85)
Tap water / water quality
Tap water usually OK (89)
Political/civil stability
Stable (75)
City population
517,802
City coordinates
38.72509, -9.1498

Country and source context

Country
Portugal
Country code
PT
Country cities tracked
34
Country GDP
$320B
GDP per person estimate
$31,000
Country conservatism estimate
28/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
2267057
Search phrase
Lisbon Portugal Tagus viewpoints, Sintra, Cascais coast
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Lisbon
Country Code
PT
Country
Portugal
Iata
LIS
Rent Low
95000
Rent High
160000
Internet
100
Food Daily
3200
Cab5km
700
Utilities
11000
Wifi
3500
Flight Inr
90000
Flight Time
11-18h one stop
Area
Anjos, Marvila, Arroios
Size
30-50 sqm
Deposit
1-2 months
Minimum
12 months common
Best Season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid Season
Aug crowds/prices
Safety
78
City Conservative
28
Country Gdp Pc
31000
Country Gdp B
320
Title Name
Lisbon, Portugal
Scenic
Tagus viewpoints, Sintra, Cascais coast
Scenic Description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent
127500
Average Sqm
40
Monthly Estimate
252000
Search Phrase
Lisbon Portugal Tagus viewpoints, Sintra, Cascais coast
Latitude
38.72509
Longitude
-9.1498
Population
517802
Geo Name Id
2267057
Airport Distance Km
6.36510084065705
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

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