Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 26% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 16% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (55 zł) | 39 zł | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (34 zł) | 29 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.41 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (4.31 zł) | 4.37 zł | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.31 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (9 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (7 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (4.82 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.59 (25 zł) | 36 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (4.09 zł) | 4.36 zł | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 24% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,502 (6,755 zł) | 7,074 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €979 (4,404 zł) | 4,968 zł | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €179 (806 zł) | 642 zł | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,125 (5,059 zł) | 3,729 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €787 (3,537 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (914 zł) | 354 zł | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (161 zł) | 58 zł | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (1,685 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €177 (797 zł) | 476 zł | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (32 zł) | 32 zł | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (43 zł) | 36 zł | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (385 zł) | 359 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (142 zł) | 147 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (384 zł) | 351 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (436 zł) | 462 zł | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 34% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,678 (124,464 zł) | 104,038 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (178 zł) | 112 zł | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (51 zł) | 42 zł | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 47% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (36 zł) | 34 zł | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (355 zł) | 159 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.53 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.58 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.13 (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (76 zł) | 73 zł | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 29% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (165 zł) | 123 zł | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (65 zł) | 58 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €36 (164 zł) | 248 zł | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (229 zł) | 178 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (37 zł) | 34 zł | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €520 (2,336 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (1.01 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (152 zł) | 142 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.22 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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