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Lisbon vs Amsterdam

Lisbon runs about 42% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 1,011 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
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
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Amsterdam monthly
$3,436
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+42%
Amsterdam relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$650
Amsterdam costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonAmsterdam
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Amsterdam $2,100. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Amsterdam $581. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, Amsterdam $127. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, Amsterdam $232. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Amsterdam $173. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Amsterdam $124. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Amsterdam $99. 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

MetricLisbonAmsterdam
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD✓3,436 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓54
Housing1,450 USD✓2,100 USD
Utilities140 USD✓232 USD
Food523 USD✓581 USD
Transport89 USD✓127 USD
Healthcare31 USD✓173 USD
Lifestyle120 USD✓124 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD5,523 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.3%33.7%✓
Left over each month2,135 USD✓2,087 USD
Average local net salary1,500 USD3,500 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓2,100 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD✓3,800 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/100✓76/100
Healthcare72/10086/100✓
Air quality80/100✓68/100
Public transport80/10088/100✓
Walkability86/10094/100✓
English proficiency82/10096/100✓
Nightlife88/10088/100
Family friendliness76/10080/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C11°C✓
Summer high28°C22°C✓
Winter low8°C✓2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓1,660 h
Annual rainfall760 mm✓840 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓35 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Amsterdam

Lisbon runs about 42% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 1,011 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Amsterdam cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 42% cheaper than Amsterdam for this household, a difference of 1,011 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Amsterdam compared with Lisbon?

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

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Amsterdam?

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