Portugal vs Portugal · 275 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Porto | Lisbon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.36 | $7.63 | Lisbon |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.44 | $30.53 | Lisbon |
| Cappuccino | $2.81 | $2.29 | Lisbon |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $212 | $173 | Lisbon |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.32 | $27.98 | Lisbon |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $90.48 | $73.78 | Lisbon |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.21 | $21.37 | Lisbon |
| Fitness club membership | $26.21 | $21.37 | Lisbon |
| Cinema ticket | $6.86 | $5.60 | Lisbon |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $607 | $470 | Lisbon |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $422 | $327 | Lisbon |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,266 | $981 | Lisbon |
| Total single-person budget | $1,046 | $836 | Lisbon |
| Average net salary | $1,950 | $1,590 |
Lisbon is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Porto runs about $1,046 versus $836 in Lisbon — a difference of roughly 20%.
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 Porto · Full cost of living in Lisbon