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Faro vs Lisbon

Faro, Portugal compared with Lisbon, Portugal: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Country Portugal Portugal
Nomad score 6.8 / 10 7.4 / 10
Cost of living $2,982 / mo $3,935 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 22° / 13°C 27° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 45 Good 64 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Average high 22.6°C 21.8°C
Average low 15.1°C 13.8°C
Precipitation 43 mm / mo 55 mm / mo
Sunshine 324 h / mo 308 h / mo
Humidity 69% 74%
Rain days 5.3 / mo 6.6 / mo
Wind speed 20.7 km/h 19.5 km/h

PT Faro · average high by month

PT Lisbon · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PT Faro PT Lisbon
US AQI 45 64
PM2.5 9.3 µg/m³ 13.3 µg/m³
PM10 16 µg/m³ 19.7 µg/m³
Ozone 56 µg/m³ 61 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.3 6.9
Local Payment Services 8.4 8.5
Startup Scene 4.4 8.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Air Conditioning 7.2 5.5
Green Spaces 6.3 6.8
Natural Disaster Risk 5.5 5.5
Noise Pollution 6.0 5.3
Seasonal Variety 5.7 6.6
Weather 8.3 8.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Mobile Network Coverage 8.7 8.9
Power Grid Reliability 8.7 8.3
Public WiFi Availability 6.7 7.4
VPN Reliability 8.7 8.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Accommodation Cost 4.6 3.1
Cost of Living 5.0 4.1
Currency Stability 9.1 9.2
Entertainment Cost 5.8 6.0
Food & Groceries 6.3 5.8
Gym Membership Cost 5.6 6.2
Transportation Cost 6.6 7.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Culture 6.9 9.0
Indoors Fun 5.3 7.7
Language Learning Opportunities 5.2 8.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 8.4
Nightlife 6.2 8.7
Outdoors & Nature 8.3 7.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.3 8.9
Nomad Friendly 6.6 8.9
Online Community Presence 4.1 8.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Cafes with WiFi 6.8 8.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.5 9.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.1 7.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.5 8.7
Internet Speed 8.2 8.6
Local SIM Card Availability 8.6 9.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Fitness Facilities 6.8 7.6
Food Scene 7.2 8.6
Healthy Food Options 7.0 8.0
Yoga Studios 5.9 7.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Healthcare 7.6 7.9
Healthcare Affordability 7.6 7.0
Healthcare Quality 7.7 8.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.7 8.7
Ease of Business Registration 6.1 7.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.2 5.1
Freedom of Speech 8.4 8.4
Political Stability 6.5 6.5
Tax Friendliness 5.2 5.2
Visa Ease 7.0 7.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Air Quality 7.9 8.6
Cleanliness 7.3 6.0
Environmental Quality 7.6 7.3
Family Friendly 7.6 7.5
Language Barrier 7.0 8.2
Work-Life Balance 8.0 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Female Friendly 8.0 8.0
Racial Tolerance 7.7 7.7
Safety 8.0 8.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Airport Connectivity 8.0 8.4
Cycling 5.6 5.3
Intercity Travel Options 7.1 7.7
Public Transit 5.6 8.1
Ride-sharing Services 7.0 8.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.2 7.8
Walkability 7.6 7.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Coworking Quality 6.5 8.6
Freelance Ecosystem 5.4 7.4
Networking Opportunities 5.5 8.4
Remote Job Opportunities 5.0 7.0
Time Zone Favorability 8.4 8.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Jeans $78 per pair $107 per pair
Summer Dress $45 per dress $47 per dress
Running Shoes $102 per pair $111 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Dining Out $149 per month $165 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Cinema Ticket $9.82 per ticket $8.94 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Coffee $2.20 per cup $3.71 per cup
Beer $3.03 per pint $3.26 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12 per meal $15 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $42 per meal $57 per meal
Apples $2.44 per kg $2.81 per kg
Bread $1.38 per loaf $1.22 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.23 per bottle $0.87 per bottle
Milk $1.10 per liter $1.00 per liter
Rice $1.61 per kg $1.40 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.80 per kg $5.04 per kg
Beef $11 per kg $19 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $6.12 per bottle $6.15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Groceries $390 per month $446 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Doctor Visit (GP) $79 per visit $92 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4.89 per purchase $7.01 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Apartment (1 bedroom) $891 per month $1,406 per month
Housing $738 per month $1,033 per month
Coworking Space $163 per month $95 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,460 per month $2,200 per month
Coliving Space $673 per month $1,010 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Internet & Mobile $42 per month $45 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Leisure Activities $56 per month $65 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Haircut $11 per visit $17 per visit
Laundry $3.93 per kg $3.93 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Mobile Plan $11 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $30 per month $34 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $37 per month $44 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Taxi Start $2.25 per trip $3.65 per trip
Transportation $45 per month $46 per month
Taxi per km $0.65 per km $0.53 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $45 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $8.64 per trip $5.33 per trip
Gasoline $2.37 per liter $2.37 per liter
Scooter Rental $34 per month $39 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PT Faro PT Lisbon
Utilities $78 per month $118 per month
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