Portugal vs Portugal · 275 km apart
Portugal
single / month
Cheaper overallPortugal
single / month
| Expense | Lisbon | Porto | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.63 | $9.36 | Lisbon |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $30.53 | $37.44 | Lisbon |
| Cappuccino | $2.29 | $2.81 | Lisbon |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $173 | $212 | Lisbon |
| Monthly public transport pass | $27.98 | $34.32 | Lisbon |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $73.78 | $90.48 | Lisbon |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.37 | $26.21 | Lisbon |
| Fitness club membership | $21.37 | $26.21 | Lisbon |
| Cinema ticket | $5.60 | $6.86 | Lisbon |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $470 | $607 | Lisbon |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $327 | $422 | Lisbon |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $981 | $1,266 | Lisbon |
| Total single-person budget | $836 | $1,046 | Lisbon |
| Average net salary | $1,590 | $1,950 |
Lisbon is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lisbon runs about $836 versus $1,046 in Porto — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Porto 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 Lisbon · Full cost of living in Porto