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Lisbon or San Sebastián

Comprehensive comparison between Lisbon (Portugal) and San Sebastián (Spain). 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, San Sebastián is more affordable than Lisbon. Lisbon has a cost rating of 65/100, while San Sebastián has a cost rating of 58/100.
In terms of safety, San Sebastián ranks higher with a safety score of 85/100, compared to Lisbon at 90/100. Lisbon's safety score is 85/100 and San Sebastián's safety score is 90/100.
Average rent in Lisbon is typically €1,401.56 per month, whereas typical rent in San Sebastián averages €800 - €1,200 per month.
For Lisbon, the visa process is rated as: Friendly for Digital Nomads (Portugal offers some of the most accessible visas in EU, though bureaucracy can be slow.). For San Sebastián, the process is rated as: Spanish Digital Nomad Visa & EU Freedom (Spain’s Nomad Visa provides non-EU remote workers a 1-to-3 year residence permit with streamlined tax benefits.).