Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (kr83) | kr131 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (kr55) | kr77 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (kr25) | kr38 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (kr7) | kr11 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (kr21) | kr29 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (kr16) | kr21 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (kr37) | kr40 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (kr15) | kr17 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (kr9) | kr11 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (kr9) | kr8 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr48) | kr72 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (kr17) | kr21 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (kr6) | kr13 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,548 (kr11,459) | kr11,583 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,012 (kr7,489) | kr9,449 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (kr1,263) | kr848 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,203 (kr8,901) | kr8,388 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €744 (kr5,508) | kr6,707 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (kr901) | kr587 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (kr199) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €442 (kr3,269) | kr2,600 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (kr649) | kr552 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (kr64) | kr61 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (kr64) | kr131 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (kr671) | kr736 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (kr234) | kr300 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (kr671) | kr906 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (kr701) | kr1,028 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,811 (kr213,220) | kr286,083 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (kr14) | kr14 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (kr289) | kr613 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (kr84) | kr320 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 23% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.50 (kr41) | kr35 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (kr59) | kr82 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (kr566) | kr500 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.98 (kr29) | kr37 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.73 (kr35) | kr19 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (kr46) | kr18 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.94 (kr22) | kr11 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (kr17) | kr16 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (kr124) | kr217 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (kr262) | kr369 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (kr108) | kr219 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (kr314) | kr698 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (kr365) | kr637 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (kr80) | kr86 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.35 (kr25) | kr48 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.06 (kr15) | kr47 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 (kr3,841) | kr3,682 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (kr1.66) | kr0.94 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (kr267) | kr196 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (kr39) | kr50 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,009 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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