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Lisbon vs London

Lisbon runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,625 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+67%
London relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$1,150
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, London $2,600. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, London $617. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, London $282. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, London $267. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, London $169. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, London $107. 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

MetricLisbonLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓63
Housing1,450 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities140 USD✓267 USD
Food523 USD✓617 USD
Transport89 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare31 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.3%28.6%✓
Left over each month2,135 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary1,500 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/100✓66/100
Healthcare72/10084/100✓
Air quality80/100✓60/100
Public transport80/10092/100✓
Walkability86/10090/100✓
English proficiency82/100100/100✓
Nightlife88/10094/100✓
Family friendliness76/100✓72/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C12°C✓
Summer high28°C23°C✓
Winter low8°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall760 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓90 min
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/London

Lisbon runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,625 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or London cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 67% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,625 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Lisbon?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,561 a month in Lisbon and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or London?

Lisbon scores 78/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Lisbon averages 17°C against 12°C in London.