Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 133% more expensive than in Asansol (India)
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Food | + 213% | |||
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Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 213% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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Lisbon | Asansol | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨1,167) | ₨106 | + 998% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨748) | ₨202 | + 270% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.32 (₨309) | ₨111 | + 179% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (₨89) | ₨34 | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.60 (₨335) | ₨68 | + 395% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.81 (₨169) | ₨32 | + 430% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (₨489) | ₨300 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (₨178) | ₨114 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (₨130) | ₨16 | + 719% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (₨103) | ₨90 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.58 (₨519) | ₨874 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.26 (₨210) | ₨80 | + 163% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (₨77) | ₨10 | + 667% | |
Housing | + 351% | |||
Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 351% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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Lisbon | Asansol | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,644 (₨153,120) | ₨15,160 | + 910% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,134 (₨105,626) | ₨12,000 | + 780% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (₨12,712) | ₨1,500 | + 747% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,173 (₨109,207) | ₨9,000 | + 1113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (₨79,093) | ₨7,000 | + 1030% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (₨10,263) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (₨1,684) | ₨575 | + 193% | |
40” flat screen tv | €369 (₨34,403) | ₨18,000 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €143 (₨13,273) | ₨3,600 | + 269% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨770) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨824) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 213% | |||
Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 213% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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Lisbon | Asansol | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (₨8,909) | ₨1,455 | + 512% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,937) | ₨2,000 | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨8,343) | ₨2,000 | + 317% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (₨9,573) | ₨700 | + 1268% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 57% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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Lisbon | Asansol | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,685 (₨2,484,895) | ₨635,000 | + 291% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (₨160) | ₨73 | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,588) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (₨979) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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Lisbon | Asansol | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨587) | ₨40 | + 1367% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.31 (₨495) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (₨6,306) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.07 (₨379) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (₨362) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (₨357) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (₨166) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 (₨212) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨1,396) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 68% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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Lisbon | Asansol | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₨3,135) | ₨600 | + 422% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨1,294) | ₨257 | + 404% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (₨4,938) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (₨4,229) | ₨500 | + 746% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨722) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.08 (₨287) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.32 (₨216) | ₨106 | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (₨40,477) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨21) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨3,235) | ₨709 | + 356% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.49 (₨511) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 133% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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