Portugal
Cost of Living in Lisbon
Monthly Total
$2,860
$50,050
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,725
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$38
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,725
$30,188
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$198
$3,465
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$210
$3,675
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$156
$2,730
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$210
$3,675
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$259
$4,533
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$48
$840
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$54
$945
Monthly Total
$2,860
$50,050
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Living in Lisbon
Portugal's most expensive city with rental prices that increased 18% in early 2024. A frugal single can manage on $1,836-2,160/month while comfortable living runs $2,700-3,240. Couples should budget $3,780-4,536 for comfortable living. Shop at Lidl and Pingo Doce for best grocery prices.
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