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Cape Town or Lisbon

Comprehensive comparison between Cape Town (South Africa) and Lisbon (Portugal). Analyze differences in purchasing power, housing, safety, and visas to make your next move.

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Based on 2026 cost of living data, Lisbon is more affordable than Cape Town. Cape Town has a cost rating of 90/100, while Lisbon has a cost rating of 65/100.
In terms of safety, Lisbon ranks higher with a safety score of 45/100, compared to Cape Town at 85/100. Cape Town's safety score is 45/100 and Lisbon's safety score is 85/100.
Average rent in Cape Town is typically R16,840.00 per month, whereas typical rent in Lisbon averages €1,401.56 per month.
For Cape Town, the visa process is rated as: Nomad Visa (South Africa recently announced a new Digital Nomad visa to attract remote workers.). For Lisbon, the process is rated as: Friendly for Digital Nomads (Portugal offers some of the most accessible visas in EU, though bureaucracy can be slow.).