Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 | €18 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.41 | €4.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 | €1.06 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 | €3.06 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 | €2.19 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.31 | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 | €2.07 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 | €1.19 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 | €1.08 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.59 | €7 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 | €2.05 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 | €0.82 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,502 | €1,500 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €979 | €1,007 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 | €143 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,125 | €1,051 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €787 | €728 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 | €110 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 | €28 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 | €344 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €177 | €81 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €12 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 5% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 | €81 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €31 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €74 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 | €98 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 6% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,678 | €24,240 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 | €1.79 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €44 | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 | €20 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 | €6 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €12 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 | €56 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 | €3.88 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 | €2.72 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.58 | €3.83 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.13 | €2.23 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 | €2.24 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €20 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 5% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €37 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €18 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 | €57 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 | €50 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €12 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 | €2.82 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 | €4.28 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €520 | €595 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.12 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €54 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.22 | €5.21 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,624 prices entered by 335 different people.
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