Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (54 zł) | 52 zł | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (35 zł) | 33 zł | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (4.14 zł) | 4.30 zł | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (21 zł) | 29 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (5.92 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (5.24 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (28 zł) | 39 zł | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (3.43 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,642 (7,008 zł) | 6,371 zł | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,242 (5,301 zł) | 6,318 zł | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (574 zł) | 1,049 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,265 (5,400 zł) | 3,942 zł | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €906 (3,868 zł) | 4,514 zł | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (463 zł) | 554 zł | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (93 zł) | 94 zł | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (1,497 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 (633 zł) | 630 zł | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (32 zł) | 58 zł | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (44 zł) | 73 zł | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 17% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 (379 zł) | 416 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (137 zł) | 181 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (403 zł) | 406 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (439 zł) | 666 zł | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 16% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,303 (125,079 zł) | 121,700 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (162 zł) | 135 zł | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (45 zł) | 35 zł | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 21% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 (22 zł) | 33 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.75 (20 zł) | 41 zł | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (303 zł) | 244 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 (16 zł) | 21 zł | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (63 zł) | 81 zł | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 13% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (135 zł) | 115 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (57 zł) | 64 zł | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (225 zł) | 388 zł | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (193 zł) | 188 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (32 zł) | 36 zł | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.21 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (1,855 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (0.95 zł) | 1.11 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (139 zł) | 176 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,371 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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