Living and working in Lisbon
Living & working in Lisbon as a digital nomad, sounds like a dream! Remote working in Portugal is becoming more and more popular. On Wejustgotback.com we share experiences of other digital nomads in Lisbon and give you the best Tips & Tricks to start your own living and working in Lisbon journey!
Overall Score
4.75/5
Family Score
Good
Internet
26mbps
Temperature (now)
Air quality (now)
Safety
Good
Lack of racism
Okay
Income level
1646
English speaking
Very good
Walkability
Very good
Freedom of speech
Good
Happiness
Fair
A/C or heating
Fair
Traffic safety
Average
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Quality of life score
Good
Fun
Very good
Humidity (now)
Cost
2200 $ / mo
Lack of crime
Education level
Average
Startup Score
Fair
People density
Peace (no pol. conflict)
Hospitals
Not good
Nightlife
Fair
Places to work from
Friendly to foreigners
Good
Female friendly
Good
Digital Nomad Guide
Continent
Europe
Average trip time
12 days
Internet speed (avg)
26mbps
Weather (now)
Seasonal
Power
European Type C plug
Best neighborhood to stay
Penha De Franca
Tipping
No
Cashless
Yes, almost everywhere
Best coworking space
Digital Nomad Guide
Tap water
Not drinkable
Visitor return rate
14
Population
550000
GDP per capita
19 750 $
Population density
Religious government
Not religious
Apartment listings
Best national air carrier
TAP
Closest int'l air airport
Cost of living in Lisbon
Cost of living for nomad
2200 $ / month
Cost of living for family
3060 $ / month
1br studio rent in center
768 $ / month
Hotel (avg price month)
1379 $ / month
Airbnb (avg price month)
2044 $ / month
Dinner
7.10 $
Beer (0.5L)
2.37 $
Cost of Living
Cost of living for expat
1508 $ / month
Cost of living for local
874 $ / month
Coworking costs
176 $ / month
Hotel (avg price night)
64 $ / night
Airbnb (avg price night)
67 $ / night
Coca-Cola (0.3L)
1.08 $
Coffee
1.18 $
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Frequently Asked Questions
Making money as a digital nomad can be done many numbers of ways. As long as the job doesn’t require you to be physically present with your clients or co-workers, you can work as a digital nomad.
Examples of job titles of americans living and working in Lisbon as Digital Nomad are writers, translator, project programmer, developer designer, marketeer, or consultant.
Living and working in a new location sometimes comes with learning a new language. In Portugal they speak Portuguese.
Before moving to a new location, it is important to know what the cost of living in that new location is. Cost of living in Lisbon is average on Unknown.
This is more complicated question to answer. Where you pay taxes as a digital nomad will be based on your nationality, which country you earn your money from or where exactly you are a resident.
Try to figure out what applies to your situation by doing it yourself or contacting an accountant in your home or, if you reside a fair amount of time in one country, that new place.
Working and living in Lisbon
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You are or want to become a Digital Nomad and are considering living and working in Lisbon? We from Wejustgotback.com will tell you what Lisbon has to offer you as a digital nomad!
A good first step is to see if you can do your work remotely in Lisbon for a US company.
Our TIP is to prepare well! Read about Lisbon and look at the living in Lisbon pros and cons. What are the cost of living and working in Lisbon for example? Is there a community of other expats working in Lisbon? Can i combine doing a good amount of working hours with pleasure and exploring Portugal? And in the long term check if you need a special Lisbon digital nomad visa!
But also important, how is the weather and (gastronomic) culture in Lisbon? Take all the above factors into account and weigh the pros and cons to make living and working in Lisbon an enjoyable experience!
Jennifer
Hi there. My name is Jennifer and for the past 10 years i have been traveling around the world as a Digital Nomad, working as a travel blogger and content creator. I have lived in different countries in Europe, Africa and South America. For Wejustgotback.com I will be gathering useful information about my favorite places to help you on your 'Digital Nomad - way'.