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🇵🇹Cost of Living in Lisbon

Portugal · Population: 545,000 · Cost Index: 58/100

Cost of Living in Lisbon

Portugal · Europe

Lisbon is Portugal's sun-drenched capital perched on seven hills overlooking the Tagus River. It has become a popular destination for digital nomads and expats, offering a warm climate and affordable European living.

545,000

Population

58

Cost Index

72

Safety Index

71

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,400 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,287.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,100.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$750.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,000.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,300.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $7.29
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$10.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$40.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$8.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.90
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.10
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.10
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.30
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$6.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20

Transportation

Avg: $10.66
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$45.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$1.70
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$4.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.80
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.80

Utilities

Avg: $62.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$140.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$15.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$32.00

Healthcare

Avg: $30.67
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$45.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$40.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$7.00

Entertainment

Avg: $11.95
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$35.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$8.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.80
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $58.33
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$70.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$30.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$75.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
EUR
Language
Portuguese
Cost Index
58/100
Safety Index
72/100
Quality of Life
71/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.