Lisbon

Portugal

517,802 people68m elevationEurope/LisbonCapital City14

Overview

Monthly Cost

$2,417

1 person, with rent

Safety

out of 100

156

Quality of Life

out of 200

Healthcare

out of 100

Pollution

lower is better

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.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Lisbon in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Numbeo Estimated Monthly Cost (1 person, with rent)

$2,417

Food: $154

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$1,080

Mid-range$1,200

Upscale$1,400

1 Bedroom

Budget$1,296

Mid-range$1,500

Upscale$1,800

2 Bedroom

Budget$1,836

Mid-range$2,000

Upscale$2,500

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$216

Mid-range$300

Premium$400

Dining (per meal)

Street food$9

Casual restaurant$13

Nice restaurant$22

Upscale$55

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$48

Uber/taxi (avg ride)$7

Fuel (monthly)$120

Parking (monthly)$100

Utilities

Electric (low)$50

Electric (average)$85

Electric (high)$108

Water$30

Gas$43

Internet$40

Lifestyle

Gym membership$48

Cleaning (weekly)$50

Coworking space$143

Healthcare

Doctor visit$59

Basic insurance (monthly)$48

Comprehensive insurance$135

Other

Phone plan$24

Subscriptions$30

Quality of Life

Numbeo indices for Lisbon. Higher is better unless noted otherwise.

Quality of Life156/200

Composite index (0-200)

Safety67/100

Healthcare72/100

Purchasing Power69/200

Relative to NYC baseline

Climate99/100

Cost of Living53/100

Lower = more affordable (NYC = 100)

Pollution38/100

Lower = cleaner

Traffic132/250

Lower = less congestion

Crime33/100

Lower = less crime

Rent35/100

Lower = cheaper rent (NYC = 100)

Prices

55 item prices in Lisbon from Numbeo (USD).

Item	Average	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant, Restaurants	14.33	11.46 – 22.93
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks), Restaurants	57.31	45.85 – 80.24
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal), Restaurants	11.46	9.17 – 13.76
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter), Restaurants	3.44	2.06 – 4.59
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	3.44	2.29 – 6.88
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle), Restaurants	2.52	1.95 – 3.44
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter), Restaurants	1.55	1.15 – 2.29
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter), Markets	1.18	0.99 – 1.49
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf), Markets	1.80	1.15 – 2.46
Eggs (12, Large Size), Markets	3.92	2.75 – 4.59
Local Cheese (1 kg), Markets	12.04	4.59 – 18.34
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter), Markets	0.86	0.30 – 1.26
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range), Markets	5.73	2.29 – 9.17
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle), Markets	1.25	0.92 – 2.29
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle), Markets	2.48	1.15 – 3.66
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro), Markets	6.76	5.96 – 6.88
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport), Transportation	2.29	2.06 – 2.87
Chicken Fillets (1 kg), Markets	7.83	3.44 – 13.76
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price), Transportation	45.85	34.39 – 45.85
Gasoline (1 Liter), Transportation	2.05	1.89 – 2.25
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car), Transportation	34443.11	34388.09 – 40119.44
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	1553.20	1146.27 – 2177.91
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1184.48	917.02 – 1375.52
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre, Rent Per Month	2922.99	2292.54 – 4011.94
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre, Rent Per Month	1926.23	1375.52 – 2865.67
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage), Utilities (Monthly)	169.42	91.70 – 256.40
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher), Utilities (Monthly)	35.72	22.93 – 68.78
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data), Utilities (Monthly)	18.43	8.02 – 34.39
Monthly Fitness Club Membership, Sports And Leisure	47.68	34.39 – 80.24
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend), Sports And Leisure	20.54	11.46 – 25.22
Cinema Ticket (International Release), Sports And Leisure	9.17	8.02 – 13.76
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar), Clothing And Shoes	109.25	80.24 – 137.55
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M), Clothing And Shoes	49.94	28.66 – 68.78
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range), Clothing And Shoes	106.35	68.78 – 137.55
Men's Leather Business Shoes, Clothing And Shoes	129.53	57.31 – 171.94
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre, Buy Apartment Price	7541.77	6075.23 – 8522.26
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre, Buy Apartment Price	4207.48	3507.59 – 5731.35
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax), Salaries And Financing	1536.85	—
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %), Salaries And Financing	3.49	3.00 – 4.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff), Transportation	4.01	3.73 – 5.73
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff), Transportation	1.12	0.61 – 2.29
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff), Transportation	16.96	16.96 – 19.50
Apples (1 kg), Markets	2.09	1.38 – 3.43
Oranges (1 kg), Markets	1.98	1.15 – 2.85
Potatoes (1 kg), Markets	1.84	1.03 – 2.29
Lettuce (1 Head), Markets	1.69	1.08 – 2.62
Cappuccino (Regular Size), Restaurants	2.59	1.15 – 4.01
White Rice (1 kg), Markets	1.66	1.13 – 2.29
Tomatoes (1 kg), Markets	2.36	1.48 – 3.44
Bananas (1 kg), Markets	1.69	1.38 – 3.43
Onions (1 kg), Markets	1.94	1.02 – 2.29
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg), Markets	15.69	8.02 – 21.78
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car), Transportation	40105.38	37620.57 – 45850.79
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child, Childcare	615.37	515.82 – 802.39
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child, Childcare	16038.83	10752.01 – 23899.72

Safety & Crime

Crime and safety indices for Lisbon. Safety scores are out of 100 (higher = safer).

Overall

Safety Index67

Crime Index33

Safe Walking (Day)1

Safe Walking (Night)0

Crime Increasing0

Concern Levels

Home Break-in-1

Mugging / Robbery-1

Car Theft-1

Physical Attack-1

Verbal Harassment-1

Drug Problems0

Property Crime0

Corruption0

Based on 642 Numbeo contributors.

Healthcare

Healthcare quality indices for Lisbon. Scores out of 100 (higher = better).

Quality Ratings

Overall Healthcare Index72

Skill & Competency1

Speed1

Modern Equipment1

Accuracy1

Friendliness1

Responsiveness0

Cost & Insurance

Cost Satisfaction1

Insurance Coverage

None

Public

42%

Private

24%

Employer Sponsored

27%

Based on 240 Numbeo contributors.

Environment

Environmental quality for Lisbon. Quality scores are out of 100 (higher = better). Pollution scores: lower = cleaner.

Quality Scores

Air Quality1

Drinking Water1

Green Spaces & Parks1

Cleanliness0

Comfort to Spend Time1

Garbage Disposal0

Pollution Levels

Pollution Index38

Water Pollution-1

Noise & Light Pollution0

PM2.512.0 µg/m³

PM1026.0 µg/m³

Based on 217 Numbeo contributors.

Transport & Traffic

Traffic and commute data for Lisbon.

Traffic Indices

Traffic Index132

Time Index35

Inefficiency Index138

CO₂ Emission Index4045

Commute

Average Commute

35 min

Transport Modes

Car

45%

Train/Metro

19%

Walking

15%

Bus/Trolleybus

Bicycle

Motorcycle

Working from Home

Tram/Streetcar

Based on 191 Numbeo contributors.

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