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Brisbane vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 19% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 571 USD a month.

Brisbane CBD seen from Mount Coot-tha Lookout, 2025
Brisbane
$2,996/month · Australia
Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Brisbane monthly
$2,996
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-19%
Lisbon relative to Brisbane
Rent gap
$150
Brisbane costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BrisbaneLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Brisbane $1,600, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Brisbane $783, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Brisbane $174, Lisbon $89. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Brisbane $159, Lisbon $140. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Brisbane $26, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Brisbane $151, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Brisbane $103, 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

MetricBrisbaneLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,996 USD2,425 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4738✓
Housing1,600 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities159 USD140 USD✓
Food783 USD523 USD✓
Transport174 USD89 USD✓
Healthcare26 USD✓31 USD
Lifestyle151 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,176 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate25.9%✓45.3%
Left over each month3,180 USD✓2,135 USD
Average local net salary3,500 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,900 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,000 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety78/10078/100
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality88/100✓80/100
Public transport60/10080/100✓
Walkability64/10086/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓82/100
Nightlife72/10088/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓76/100
Median broadband95 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature21°C17°C✓
Summer high29°C28°C✓
Winter low10°C✓8°C
Sunshine hours per year2,900 h✓2,800 h
Annual rainfall1000 mm760 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access40 min20 min✓
CurrencyAUDEUR
Time zoneAustralia/BrisbaneEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 19% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 571 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Brisbane or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 19% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 571 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Brisbane?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,176 a month in Brisbane and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Brisbane or Lisbon?

Brisbane scores 78/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Brisbane averages 21°C against 17°C in Lisbon.