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Barcelona vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 4% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 103 USD a month.

Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,519/month · Spain
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Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,416/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Barcelona monthly
$2,519
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,416
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-4%
Lisbon relative to Barcelona
Rent gap
$100
Barcelona costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BarcelonaLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Barcelona $1,550, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Barcelona $531, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Barcelona $67, Lisbon $82. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Barcelona $139, Lisbon $138. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Barcelona $35, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Barcelona $125, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Barcelona $72, 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

MetricBarcelonaLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,519 USD2,416 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3938✓
Housing1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities139 USD138 USD✓
Food531 USD523 USD✓
Transport67 USD✓82 USD
Healthcare35 USD31 USD✓
Lifestyle125 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓45.3%
Left over each month2,798 USD✓2,145 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,800 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety62/10078/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality62/10080/100✓
Public transport90/100✓80/100
Walkability92/100✓86/100
English proficiency66/10082/100✓
Nightlife96/100✓88/100
Family friendliness78/100✓76/100
Median broadband215 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C17°C
Summer high29°C28°C✓
Winter low7°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,520 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓20 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 4% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 103 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Barcelona or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 4% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 103 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Barcelona?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Barcelona and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Barcelona or Lisbon?

Barcelona scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Barcelona averages 17°C against 17°C in Lisbon.