Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 22% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 7% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €10 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.29 | €3.77 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 | €1.02 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 | €2.80 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 | €2.85 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.51 | €5.94 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 | €1.45 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 | €0.99 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 | €0.92 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.72 | €7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 | €1.69 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.79 | €0.57 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 34% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,525 | €1,069 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,066 | €742 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €135 | €160 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,072 | €725 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €772 | €532 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 | €97 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 | €11 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 | €320 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 | €77 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €12 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €9 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 | €70 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €35 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €94 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 | €88 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 23% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,606 | €19,179 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 | €1.58 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €31 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 | €10 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 39% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €6 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.76 | €5.67 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 | €32 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 | €3.89 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.29 | €3.20 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.09 | €3.20 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 | €1.34 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 | €2.05 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €16 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 20% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €25 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €19 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 | €50 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 | €56 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €7 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 | €2.44 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.88 | €2.18 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 | €435 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.10 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €33 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.33 | €4.91 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 945 prices entered by 102 different people.
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