Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€18) | €11 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (€4.70) | €3.39 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (€0.97) | €0.95 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.89 (€5.42) | €2.86 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 (€4.42) | €2.21 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.89) | €5.00 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (€3.43) | €2.01 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 (€2.07) | €1.30 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (€2.18) | €1.07 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €5.83 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (€2.00) | €2.25 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.71 (€2.49) | €0.82 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,543 (€2,339) | €1,520 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,789 (€1,646) | €1,012 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $254 (€234) | €171 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,292 (€1,188) | €1,212 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,006 (€925) | €744 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $191 (€175) | €122 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (€63) | €23 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $346 (€319) | €397 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $211 (€194) | €88 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €9 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (€33) | €9 | + 282% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (€54) | €82 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€39) | €32 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (€98) | €86 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 (€139) | €95 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,359 (€26,087) | €28,811 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (€0.83) | €1.82 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€46) | €39 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€16) | €11 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.50 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (€29) | €8 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (€117) | €77 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 (€4.98) | €3.98 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (€2.94) | €4.18 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (€3.13) | €2.94 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (€1.66) | €2.36 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (€24) | €18 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€42) | €35 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€26) | €15 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (€179) | €42 | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (€59) | €49 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €11 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 (€4.80) | €3.35 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 (€5.01) | €2.24 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (€392) | €519 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.18) | €0.22 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (€55) | €34 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€6) | €5.24 | + 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,277 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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