City cost profile

Cost of Living in Lisbon

medium confidence Updated 2026-05-26 partially-audited

Estimated monthly cost benchmarks for Lisbon, including rent, transport, utilities, meal prices, and normalized cost indexes. This page uses medium-confidence data intended for early planning.

Cost index 54.2 New York = 100

1BR rent €1,250 Numbeo Lisbon city benchmark

Monthly transport €40 Lisbon monthly public transport pass

Monthly utilities €150 Numbeo city benchmark

Planning takeaway

Lisbon is lower-cost than the highest-priced cities in the current sample, but rent quality and neighborhood choice can still change the real budget.

Use the calculator to apply your own spending pattern. The city benchmarks below are a starting point, not a replacement for checking current rental listings and local transit options.

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Typical monthly costs

Average meal	€14
Estimated single-person monthly cost	€2,200
Estimated family monthly cost	€5,200
Rent index	38.6
Groceries index	50.1
Restaurant index	53.1

Data sources

Cost index: Numbeo 2026 city ranking
Rent: Numbeo Lisbon city benchmark
Transport: Lisbon monthly public transport pass
Utilities: Numbeo city benchmark
Last updated: 2026-05-26
Confidence: medium

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FAQ

Is Lisbon expensive?

Lisbon has a cost index of 54.2 in this sample, where New York is 100. Use this as a relative signal rather than an exact monthly bill.

What is the biggest cost to check before moving to Lisbon?

Rent is usually the largest variable. This page uses Numbeo Lisbon city benchmark, but neighborhood and apartment quality can materially change the result.

How should I use these estimates?

Keep all calculator inputs in the same currency, compare relative changes, then verify local rent, transport, and utility prices before making a financial decision.

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