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Copenhagen vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 26% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-26%
Lisbon relative to Copenhagen
Rent gap
$450
Copenhagen costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

CopenhagenLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Copenhagen $1,900, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Copenhagen $695, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Copenhagen $175, Lisbon $89. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Copenhagen $219, Lisbon $140. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Copenhagen $8.46, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Copenhagen $163, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Copenhagen $101, 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

MetricCopenhagenLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,261 USD2,425 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5138✓
Housing1,900 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities219 USD140 USD✓
Food695 USD523 USD✓
Transport175 USD89 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓31 USD
Lifestyle163 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,770 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate42.8%✓45.3%
Left over each month1,509 USD2,135 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,000 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓78/100
Healthcare90/100✓72/100
Air quality84/100✓80/100
Public transport90/100✓80/100
Walkability94/100✓86/100
English proficiency94/100✓82/100
Nightlife84/10088/100✓
Family friendliness92/100✓76/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓17°C
Summer high22°C✓28°C
Winter low-1°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access20 min20 min
CurrencyDKKEUR
Time zoneEurope/CopenhagenEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 26% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Copenhagen or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 26% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Copenhagen?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,770 a month in Copenhagen and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Copenhagen or Lisbon?

Copenhagen scores 88/100 on safety and 90/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Copenhagen averages 10°C against 17°C in Lisbon.