Portugal vs Portugal · 966 km apart
Portugal
single / month
Cheaper overallPortugal
single / month
| Expense | Santa Cruz | Lisbon | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.48 | $7.63 | Santa Cruz |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.92 | $30.53 | Santa Cruz |
| Cappuccino | $1.94 | $2.29 | Santa Cruz |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $147 | $173 | Santa Cruz |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.76 | $27.98 | Santa Cruz |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $62.64 | $73.78 | Santa Cruz |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.14 | $21.37 | Santa Cruz |
| Fitness club membership | $18.14 | $21.37 | Santa Cruz |
| Cinema ticket | $4.75 | $5.60 | Santa Cruz |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $383 | $470 | Santa Cruz |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $266 | $327 | Santa Cruz |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $799 | $981 | Santa Cruz |
| Total single-person budget | $698 | $836 | Santa Cruz |
| Average net salary | $1,350 | $1,590 |
Santa Cruz is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Santa Cruz runs about $698 versus $836 in Lisbon — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Lisbon 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 Santa Cruz · Full cost of living in Lisbon