Cisterna di Latina vs Lisbon
Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo
Cisterna di Latina is approximately 185% less expensive than Lisbon based on cost of living including rent. This makes Cisterna di Latina a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.
Cisterna di Latina has a FIRE Score of 77/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 67.2, which is relatively safe.
Recommended profile: Cisterna di Latina is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.
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About Cisterna di Latina
Cisterna di Latina is a small, safe, affordable base that punches well above its 36 thousand population, with a 1-bedroom in the center at $560/mo and a cost of living index of 61/100 against a local net salary of $1,932/mo. The catch is social: an expat community size of very few means you are largely on your own for company, and the nearest airport is 9 km away at FCO, so weekend escapes are easy but daily belonging is not. If you want excellent healthcare, widely spoken English, and a Mediterranean climate without big-city rent, this works. If you need a built-in crowd, look elsewhere.
About Italy
Retirees with steady income fare better here than remote workers chasing savings. Rent outside the center runs $660.88/mo, cheap by European standards, but income tax climbing to 43% erodes any freelance upside fast. The Elective Residence Visa requires $2,895/mo in passive income, and citizenship stays complex even after years of residency.
Lisbon costs roughly 14% less than Cisterna di Latina. Beyond cost, the two cities are closely matched — lifestyle fit and visa options are likely the deciding factors. Use our tool below to personalize the estimate based on your income and lifestyle.
Cisterna di Latina is approximately 185% less expensive than Lisbon based on cost of living including rent. This makes Cisterna di Latina a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.
Cisterna di Latina has a FIRE Score of 77/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 67.2, which is relatively safe.
Recommended profile: Cisterna di Latina is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.
About Cisterna di Latina
Cisterna di Latina is a small, safe, affordable base that punches well above its 36 thousand population, with a 1-bedroom in the center at $560/mo and a cost of living index of 61/100 against a local net salary of $1,932/mo. The catch is social: an expat community size of very few means you are largely on your own for company, and the nearest airport is 9 km away at FCO, so weekend escapes are easy but daily belonging is not. If you want excellent healthcare, widely spoken English, and a Mediterranean climate without big-city rent, this works. If you need a built-in crowd, look elsewhere.
About Italy
Retirees with steady income fare better here than remote workers chasing savings. Rent outside the center runs $660.88/mo, cheap by European standards, but income tax climbing to 43% erodes any freelance upside fast. The Elective Residence Visa requires $2,895/mo in passive income, and citizenship stays complex even after years of residency.
$1,755/mo
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About Lisbon
Lisbon is the rare European capital where a single adult can live on a budget tier of $1,137/mo and still walk past tiled facades to a $3 cappuccino. The catch is the salary math: local net pay averages $1,572/mo while a city-center one-bedroom runs $1,596/mo, so remote workers and D7 retirees win here far more than job seekers do. With a cost of living index of 54/100, an expat score of 86/100, and excellent healthcare, the tradeoff is real but the value is undeniable. Come for the light and the $45/mo transport pass, stay if your income does not depend on Lisbon.
About Portugal
A one-bedroom in central Lisbon runs about $1,040/month, roughly a third of comparable Boston or DC rents. Combined with $776 in monthly living costs, a couple can live well under $2,500/month total, and the D7 visa only requires $1,031 income to qualify. The catch: Portuguese progressive tax hits 48% (top bracket), so this works best for retirees on fixed foreign income, not high earners staying tax resident.
$1,110/mo
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| Metric | Cisterna di Latina | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (Center) | $559.87 | $1595.62 |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside) | $433.9 | $1189.97 |
| 3BR Apartment (Center) | $1056.75 | $2828.55 |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside) | $853.8 | $1979.01 |
| Safety Index | 67.2 | 66.92 |
| Internet Speed | 95.2Mbps | 112Mbps |
| Walkability Score | N/A | N/A |
Monthly cost by categoryOne person, computed from each city's own average prices
| Category | Cisterna di Latina | Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| Total (rent included) | $1,259/mo | $1,867/mo |
| Excluding rent | $825/mo | $677/mo |
| Rent | $434/mo | $1,190/mo |
| Groceries | $234/mo | $168/mo |
| Dining out | $196/mo | $168/mo |
| Entertainment & lifestyle | $101/mo | $102/mo |
| Utilities & connectivity | $258/mo | $194/mo |
| Transport | $36.00/mo | $45.00/mo |
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