Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 11% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 31% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Lisbon | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 ($3.85) | $5.49 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 ($1.11) | $1.06 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.77 ($4.35) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 ($2.19) | $3.98 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 ($5.58) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 ($2.19) | $3.81 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 ($1.60) | $1.70 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 ($1.42) | $2.61 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.81 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 ($2.67) | $2.54 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 ($0.93) | $2.23 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Lisbon | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,720 ($1,983) | $2,157 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,238 ($1,427) | $1,702 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 ($155) | $179 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,265 ($1,458) | $1,330 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €906 ($1,044) | $1,072 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 ($125) | $137 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($25) | $71 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 ($404) | $270 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €148 ($171) | $109 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $13 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $22 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 4% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($94) | $45 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 ($34) | $52 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($109) | $96 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 ($118) | $159 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 38% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,932 ($36,801) | $24,434 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 ($1.98) | $0.75 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 ($44) | $37 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 ($12) | $16 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 17% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Lisbon | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 ($5.87) | $5.75 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.75 ($5.48) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 ($82) | $92 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 ($4.69) | $6 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.76 ($4.34) | $3.44 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.72 ($4.29) | $5.36 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 ($1.98) | $3.90 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 ($2.36) | $1.96 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($17) | $22 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Lisbon | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($38) | $52 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 ($15) | $23 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 ($61) | $255 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($52) | $84 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 ($3.84) | $5.23 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.21 ($2.55) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 ($461) | $333 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 ($0.31) | $0.21 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 ($38) | $67 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.69 ($7) | $8 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,211 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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