Cost of living in Lisbon, Portugal vs Paris, France
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 40% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 | €17 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.94 | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 | €1.29 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 | €4.85 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.52 | €2.81 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.98 | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 | €3.21 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 | €1.79 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 | €1.95 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.55 | €8 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 | €2.23 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 | €1.45 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 48% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,244 | €2,896 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €900 | €2,153 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 | €276 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 | €1,783 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €567 | €1,378 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 | €109 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 | €28 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €434 | €388 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 | €94 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €9 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €14 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 16% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 | €93 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €106 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 | €124 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 28% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,177 | €24,548 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 | €1.43 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 | €75 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €15 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 | €4.92 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €8 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €51 | €26 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 | €4.04 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.67 | €5.16 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 | €4.22 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 | €2.31 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 | €2.09 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €29 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €51 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €22 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 | €121 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 | €73 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 | €12 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 | €4.86 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.60 | €7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 | €486 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 | €0.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 | €58 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 | €10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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