Cost of Living

Lisbon, Portugal

Live cost-of-living data for Lisbon — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
36/ 10064% cheaper than New York
$1,460/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
25%
Income Tax
Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,380/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,080/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,680/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Transportation
42/100
Monthly Transit Pass$40/month
One-Way Ticket$1.95/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.6/km
Utilities
52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$145/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$22/month
Healthcare
75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$60/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
58/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$600/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$450/course
Entertainment
52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
Clothing
48/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
42/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$38/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
Dining Out
48/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$12/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
Childcare
62/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$750/month
Babysitter (per hour)$14/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$18/pack
Fitness & Sports
48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$42/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

176 Mbps
Internet Speed
$220
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
78/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Príncipe Real, Chiado, Santos

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon cheap to live in?

Lisbon has a cost of living index of 36/100, where New York = 100. It is 64% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,300–$1,820 per month.

How much does rent cost in Lisbon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Lisbon costs approximately $1,380/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,080/month.

Is Lisbon good for digital nomads?

Lisbon has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 176 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $220/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Lisbon?

The median net monthly salary in Lisbon is approximately $1,460 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

How does Lisbon compare to New York for cost of living?

Lisbon (cost index 36) is 64% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,600/month by moving from New York to Lisbon.

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