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Lisbon vs Copenhagen

Lisbon runs about 34% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+34%
Copenhagen relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$450
Copenhagen costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonCopenhagen
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Copenhagen $1,900. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Copenhagen $695. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, Copenhagen $175. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, Copenhagen $219. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Copenhagen $8.46. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Copenhagen $163. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Copenhagen $101. 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

MetricLisbonCopenhagen
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD✓3,261 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓51
Housing1,450 USD✓1,900 USD
Utilities140 USD✓219 USD
Food523 USD✓695 USD
Transport89 USD✓175 USD
Healthcare31 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD✓163 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD4,770 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.3%42.8%✓
Left over each month2,135 USD✓1,509 USD
Average local net salary1,500 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,900 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD✓3,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD✓9,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/10088/100✓
Healthcare72/10090/100✓
Air quality80/10084/100✓
Public transport80/10090/100✓
Walkability86/10094/100✓
English proficiency82/10094/100✓
Nightlife88/100✓84/100
Family friendliness76/10092/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C10°C✓
Summer high28°C22°C✓
Winter low8°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓1,780 h
Annual rainfall760 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min20 min
CurrencyEURDKK
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Copenhagen

Lisbon runs about 34% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Copenhagen cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 34% cheaper than Copenhagen for this household, a difference of 835 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Copenhagen compared with Lisbon?

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

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Copenhagen?

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