# Arequipa vs Lisbon

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Arequipa

🌐
Fastest Internet
Lisbon

🔥
Best Vibe
Lisbon

🛡️
Safest City
Lisbon

🌿
Cleanest Air
Arequipa

🚶
Most Walkable
Lisbon

🏆 Overall Winner: Lisbon

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[Arequipa](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/peru/arequipa.md)

[Peru](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/peru.md)

[Lisbon](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal/lisbon.md)

[Portugal](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$670
$1850

1-Bed Center Rent
$350
$1200

Coworking Desk
$100
$220

Local Meal
$5
$12

Cappuccino
$2.5
$2.5

Gym Membership
$30
$40

Transport Budget
$20
$50

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
30 Mbps
200 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
7/10
8/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
60/100
75/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Good

English Proficiency
Basic
Good

Climate Type
Subtropical highland
Mediterranean

Best Time to Visit
Apr - Oct
Mar - May

## [Arequipa](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/peru/arequipa.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Affordable cost of living
* ✅ Pleasant year-round climate
* ✅ Rich colonial architecture and culture
* ✅ Delicious local cuisine (rocoto relleno, queso helado)
* ✅ Close to Colca Canyon and other natural attractions
* ✅ Friendly and welcoming locals

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ High altitude (2,335m) may cause altitude sickness
* ❌ Internet can be inconsistent in some areas
* ❌ Limited English spoken outside tourist zones
* ❌ Petty crime like pickpocketing in crowded areas
* ❌ Air conditioning scarce, homes can be cold at night
* ❌ Bureaucratic processes can be slow

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Tourist visa (90 days, extendable to 183 days)
* ▪ No specific digital nomad visa
* ▪ Visa-free entry for many nationalities

## [Lisbon](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/portugal/lisbon.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Excellent walkability and public transport
* ✅ Vibrant digital nomad and expat community
* ✅ Mild climate with plenty of sunshine
* ✅ Rich cultural scene and historic neighborhoods
* ✅ High-quality coworking spaces and cafes
* ✅ Relatively safe with good healthcare

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Rising rents, especially in central areas
* ❌ Salaries are low compared to cost of living
* ❌ Tourist crowds in popular districts
* ❌ Bureaucracy can be slow and complicated
* ❌ Noise levels in nightlife-heavy zones
* ❌ Bumpy cobblestone streets hurt walking comfort

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ D7 Passive Income Visa
* ▪ Digital Nomad Visa (D8)
* ▪ Student Visa