Lisbon vs Madrid for Digital Nomads
🇵🇹 Lisbon vs 🇪🇸 Madrid · updated 2026-07
Verdict
Cheaper: Lisbon · Faster internet: Madrid · Higher Nomad Score: Madrid.
Head-to-head
| 🇵🇹 Lisbon | 🇪🇸 Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable / month | $2,000 ★ | $2,150 |
| 1-bed rent | $1200 ★ | $1300 |
| Food | $400 ★ | $430 |
| Coworking | $150 | $150 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 120 | 180 ★ |
| Affordability | 68 ★ | 64 |
| Weather | 80 ★ | 78 |
| Community | 90 ★ | 84 |
| Nomad Score | 77 | 78 ★ |
| Climate | Mediterranean, mild wet winters | Continental, hot summers |
★ = better on that row. Figures are aggregated estimates.
FAQ
Is Lisbon or Madrid cheaper for digital nomads?
Lisbon is cheaper — about $2,000/month vs $2,150/month for a comfortable solo setup.
Which has faster internet, Lisbon or Madrid?
Madrid has faster average broadband (180 Mbps vs 120 Mbps).
Which has the higher Nomad Score?
Madrid scores 78 vs 77 on our composite of affordability, connectivity, weather and community.