🇵🇹 Cost of Living in Lisbon
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$2,360/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Lisbon vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $2,360/month in Lisbon, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,888/month.
What is the average salary in Lisbon?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Lisbon is about $1,614, according to Numbeo data.
Is Lisbon expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Edinburgh ($2,851/mo), Paris ($2,558/mo), Munich ($2,883/mo), Berlin ($2,621/mo), The Hague ($2,477/mo). Lisbon comes in at $2,360/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.