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Berlin vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 20% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 592 USD a month.

Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,008/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,416/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Berlin monthly
$3,008
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,416
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-20%
Lisbon relative to Berlin
Rent gap
$0
Lisbon costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BerlinLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Berlin $1,450, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Food
    Food: Berlin $558, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Berlin $195, Lisbon $82. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Berlin $242, Lisbon $138. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Berlin $327, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Berlin $120, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Berlin $115, 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

MetricBerlinLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,008 USD2,416 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4738✓
Housing1,450 USD1,450 USD
Utilities242 USD138 USD✓
Food558 USD523 USD✓
Transport195 USD82 USD✓
Healthcare327 USD31 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD✓120 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate40.4%✓45.3%
Left over each month1,958 USD2,145 USD✓
Average local net salary2,700 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,450 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,700 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,800 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety68/10078/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality70/10080/100✓
Public transport90/100✓80/100
Walkability88/100✓86/100
English proficiency78/10082/100✓
Nightlife94/100✓88/100
Family friendliness78/100✓76/100
Median broadband140 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature11°C✓17°C
Summer high25°C✓28°C
Winter low-1°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,630 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall570 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearby20 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 20% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 592 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Berlin or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 20% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 592 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Berlin?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,965 a month in Berlin and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Berlin or Lisbon?

Berlin scores 68/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Berlin averages 11°C against 17°C in Lisbon.