Cost of Living in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has a cost of living index of 52/100 (New York = 100). It is 48% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

52/100
Cost Index
$1,750/mo
Median Income
70/100
Safety Index
subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 62/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,230/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$850/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,400/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 48/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.95/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.35/kg
Dining OutScore: 52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$13/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$55/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$43/month
One-Way Ticket$1.63/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.51/km
UtilitiesScore: 42/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$118/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$37/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$24/month
HealthcareScore: 75/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$65/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$42/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$18/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 56/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

167 Mbps
Internet Speed
$200
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
75/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Chiado, Santos, Alfama

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon cheap to live in?

Lisbon has a cost of living index of 52/100, where New York = 100. It is 48% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,040–$1,456 per month.

How much does rent cost in Lisbon?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Lisbon costs approximately $1,230/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $850/month.

Is Lisbon good for digital nomads?

Lisbon has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 167 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $200/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Lisbon?

The median net monthly salary in Lisbon is approximately $1,750 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

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

Lisbon (cost index 52) is 48% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,200/month by moving from New York to Lisbon.

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