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Amsterdam vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 29% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 1,011 USD a month.

View from the Metz & Co. Metz & Co. Department Store Rooftop Cafe of the Keizersgracht / Leidsestraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
$3,436/month · Netherlands
Jorge Royan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-29%
Lisbon relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$650
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Lisbon $89. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $232, Lisbon $140. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Lisbon $72. Cheaper in Lisbon.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAmsterdamLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,436 USD2,425 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5438✓
Housing2,100 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities232 USD140 USD✓
Food581 USD523 USD✓
Transport127 USD89 USD✓
Healthcare173 USD31 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,523 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate33.7%✓45.3%
Left over each month2,087 USD2,135 USD✓
Average local net salary3,500 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/10078/100✓
Healthcare86/100✓72/100
Air quality68/10080/100✓
Public transport88/100✓80/100
Walkability94/100✓86/100
English proficiency96/100✓82/100
Nightlife88/10088/100
Family friendliness80/100✓76/100
Median broadband180 Mbps180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓17°C
Summer high22°C✓28°C
Winter low2°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall840 mm760 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access35 min20 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 29% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 1,011 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Amsterdam or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 29% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 1,011 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Amsterdam?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,523 a month in Amsterdam and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Lisbon?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 17°C in Lisbon.