Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 30% cheaper than in Paris (France)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 39% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €19 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €12 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.33 | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 | €1.69 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 | €5.09 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 | €3.03 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.93 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 | €3.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.17 | €2.07 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 | €2.17 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.62 | €10 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.33 | €2.11 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 | €1.31 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 34% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,470 | €2,659 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,045 | €2,198 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €178 | €168 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,094 | €1,632 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €740 | €1,246 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 | €113 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €23 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 | €352 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €104 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €16 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 15% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 | €79 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 | €37 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 | €109 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 | €143 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,120 | €19,654 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.96 | €2.00 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 | €75 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 | €19 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 10% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.57 | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €7 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 | €29 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.81 | €4.02 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 | €5.44 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.53 | €4.01 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.53 | €2.39 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 | €2.18 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €24 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €47 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €25 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 | €110 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 | €70 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 | €4.53 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.58 | €7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 | €477 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.20 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €58 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 | €10 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,306 prices entered by 215 different people.
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