Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Lille (France)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €16 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 | €5.81 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 | €1.15 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 | €4.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 | €2.73 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 | €2.12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 | €1.53 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 | €2.65 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 | €2.29 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 | €1.36 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 33% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,642 | €1,236 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,242 | €881 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 | €123 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,265 | €693 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €906 | €572 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 | €82 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 | €25 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 | €336 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 | €95 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €13 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 | €93 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €35 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €95 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 | €90 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 12% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Lille | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,303 | €23,157 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 | €1.71 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 | €53 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 21% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 | €5.32 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.75 | €5.14 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 | €25 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 | €4.09 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 | €3.41 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 | €3.68 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 | €1.60 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 | €2.15 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €23 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 19% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €43 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €22 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 | €79 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 | €58 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 | €3.11 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.21 | €5.77 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 | €443 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.22 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 | €37 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 | €9 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,063 prices entered by 99 different people.
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