Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (kr95) | kr125 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (kr61) | kr72 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (kr25) | kr37 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (kr7) | kr11 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (kr28) | kr31 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (kr14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (kr36) | kr52 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (kr14) | kr18 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (kr10) | kr11 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (kr9) | kr13 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (kr50) | kr81 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (kr17) | kr19 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (kr6) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 23% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,642 (kr12,249) | kr10,293 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,242 (kr9,266) | kr7,078 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (kr1,003) | kr1,303 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,265 (kr9,438) | kr6,025 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €906 (kr6,761) | kr4,137 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (kr809) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (kr163) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (kr2,617) | kr3,019 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (kr1,106) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (kr56) | kr52 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (kr77) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (kr662) | kr781 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (kr239) | kr237 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (kr705) | kr597 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (kr767) | kr1,050 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,303 (kr218,635) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (kr13) | kr12 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (kr284) | kr388 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (kr79) | kr266 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 (kr38) | kr58 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.75 (kr35) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (kr529) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 (kr30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (kr28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (kr28) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (kr13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (kr15) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (kr109) | kr181 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (kr237) | kr380 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (kr100) | kr219 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (kr394) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (kr337) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (kr56) | kr73 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (kr25) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.21 (kr17) | kr33 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (kr3,243) | kr2,962 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (kr1.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (kr243) | kr255 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 (kr42) | kr47 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 990 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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