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Lagos vs Cascais

Portugal vs Portugal · 190 km apart

Lagos

Portugal

€643 ($698)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Cascais

Portugal

€721 ($784)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseLagosCascaisCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$6.48$7.20Lagos
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$25.92$28.80Lagos
Cappuccino$1.94$2.16Lagos
Monthly groceries (single person)$147$163Lagos
Monthly public transport pass$23.76$26.40Lagos
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$62.64$69.60Lagos
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$18.14$20.16Lagos
Fitness club membership$18.14$20.16Lagos
Cinema ticket$4.75$5.28Lagos
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$383$437Lagos
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$266$304Lagos
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$799$912Lagos
Total single-person budget$698$784Lagos
Average net salary$1,350$1,500

Verdict

Lagos is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lagos runs about $698 versus $784 in Cascais — a difference of roughly 12%.

Salary-adjusted, Cascais leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Lagos  ·  Full cost of living in Cascais

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagos cheaper than Cascais?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $698 per month in Lagos versus $784 in Cascais — about 12% less.
How far is Lagos from Cascais?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Cascais is approximately 190 km (118 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Lagos or Cascais?
The estimated average net salary is $1,350 in Lagos and $1,500 in Cascais. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $652 in Lagos versus $716 in Cascais per month.