Portugal
A hilly, sun-drenched Atlantic capital with pastel-colored buildings, iconic trams, and legendary custard tarts. One of Europe's most affordable and welcoming capitals.
#46 of 250
68% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 438
Based on NYC = 100 index
Lisbon is the 46. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 438 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 61% above the median city and adds $ 635 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 676, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 738. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 89% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 3, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 5.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
44 prices on this page come from live scrapers (10 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Lisbon, Portugal. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/lisbon. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,676.27 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | CASA SAPO |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,737.90 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | CASA SAPO |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Beef (1kg) | 10.63 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.73 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 15.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.15 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Cheese (1kg) | 8.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Butter (200g) | 2.25 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Eggs (12) | 3.66 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Bread (500g) | 1.65 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.26 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Oats (500g) | 1.64 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Garlic (1kg) | 7.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Continente |
| Lentils (1kg) | 4.39 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.02 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.86 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.85 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.55 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.75 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.34 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.98 / item | 1 | 2026-09-16 | Continente |
| One-way Ticket | 1.92 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.41 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Fuel Prices |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 77.24 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 30.17 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Telecom Operators |
| Cinema Ticket | 8.94 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 11.18 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 57.38 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 42.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 145.28 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 41.90 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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