Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Palma de Mallorca | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €11 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €7 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 | €3.38 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 | €0.95 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 | €2.81 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 | €2.21 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.00 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 | €2.01 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.44 | €1.21 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 | €1.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 | €2.25 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 | €0.82 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Palma de Mallorca | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,220 | €1,548 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €955 | €1,012 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 | €171 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €735 | €1,203 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €619 | €744 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 | €122 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 | €27 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €384 | €442 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €88 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 | €9 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €9 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Palma de Mallorca | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 | €91 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €32 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €91 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 | €95 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Palma de Mallorca | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,073 | €28,811 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 | €1.84 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 | €39 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 | €11 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 37% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Palma de Mallorca | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.79 | €5.50 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.85 | €8 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 | €77 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.44 | €3.98 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.32 | €4.73 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 | €6 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 | €2.94 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 | €2.36 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 | €17 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Palma de Mallorca | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 | €35 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 | €15 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €42 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 | €49 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €11 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.59 | €3.35 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.48 | €2.06 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 | €519 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 | €0.22 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 | €36 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.69 | €5.24 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,231 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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