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Lisbon vs Milan

Lisbon runs about 11% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 271 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Vista di un prato dei Giardini pubblici Indro Montanelli, Milano, Italia - 30 Ottobre 2015.
Milan
$2,696/month · Italy
Alessandro Perazzoli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+11%
Milan relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$100
Milan costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonMilan
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Milan $1,550. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Milan $618. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, Milan $93. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, Milan $177. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Milan $34. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Milan $139. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Milan $85. 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

MetricLisbonMilan
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD✓2,696 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓42
Housing1,450 USD✓1,550 USD
Utilities140 USD✓177 USD
Food523 USD✓618 USD
Transport89 USD✓93 USD
Healthcare31 USD✓34 USD
Lifestyle120 USD✓139 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD✓4,505 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.3%✓45.9%
Left over each month2,135 USD✓1,809 USD
Average local net salary1,500 USD2,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD✓2,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/100✓62/100
Healthcare72/10084/100✓
Air quality80/100✓52/100
Public transport80/10082/100✓
Walkability86/10088/100✓
English proficiency82/100✓54/100
Nightlife88/10088/100
Family friendliness76/100✓72/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓130 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C13°C✓
Summer high28°C✓29°C
Winter low8°C✓0°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓1,980 h
Annual rainfall760 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓110 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Rome

Lisbon runs about 11% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 271 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Milan cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 11% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 271 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Milan compared with Lisbon?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,561 a month in Lisbon and $4,505 in Milan, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Milan?

Lisbon scores 78/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Milan scores 62 and 84. Lisbon averages 17°C against 13°C in Milan.