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Lisbon vs Brisbane

Lisbon runs about 24% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 571 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Brisbane CBD seen from Mount Coot-tha Lookout, 2025
Brisbane
$2,996/month · Australia
Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Brisbane monthly
$2,996
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+24%
Brisbane relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$150
Brisbane costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonBrisbane
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Brisbane $1,600. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Brisbane $783. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, Brisbane $174. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, Brisbane $159. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Brisbane $26. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Brisbane $151. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Brisbane $103. 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

MetricLisbonBrisbane
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD✓2,996 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓47
Housing1,450 USD✓1,600 USD
Utilities140 USD✓159 USD
Food523 USD✓783 USD
Transport89 USD✓174 USD
Healthcare31 USD26 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD✓151 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD6,176 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.3%25.9%✓
Left over each month2,135 USD3,180 USD✓
Average local net salary1,500 USD3,500 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD✓2,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD✓7,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/10078/100
Healthcare72/10084/100✓
Air quality80/10088/100✓
Public transport80/100✓60/100
Walkability86/100✓64/100
English proficiency82/100100/100✓
Nightlife88/100✓72/100
Family friendliness76/10084/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓95 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C✓21°C
Summer high28°C✓29°C
Winter low8°C10°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h2,900 h✓
Annual rainfall760 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓40 min
CurrencyEURAUD
Time zoneEurope/LisbonAustralia/Brisbane

Lisbon runs about 24% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 571 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Brisbane cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 24% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 571 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Brisbane compared with Lisbon?

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

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Brisbane?

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