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Lisbon vs Munich

Lisbon runs about 47% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,144 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+47%
Munich relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$550
Munich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonMunich
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Munich $2,000. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Munich $593. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, Munich $131. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, Munich $252. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Munich $347. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Munich $131. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Munich $116. 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

MetricLisbonMunich
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD✓3,570 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓56
Housing1,450 USD✓2,000 USD
Utilities140 USD✓252 USD
Food523 USD✓593 USD
Transport89 USD✓131 USD
Healthcare31 USD✓347 USD
Lifestyle120 USD✓131 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD4,965 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.3%40.4%✓
Left over each month2,135 USD✓1,396 USD
Average local net salary1,500 USD3,300 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓2,000 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD✓3,700 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD✓12,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/10082/100✓
Healthcare72/10088/100✓
Air quality80/100✓74/100
Public transport80/10092/100✓
Walkability86/10086/100
English proficiency82/100✓74/100
Nightlife88/100✓78/100
Family friendliness76/10086/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓150 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C10°C✓
Summer high28°C24°C✓
Winter low8°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓1,750 h
Annual rainfall760 mm✓950 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Berlin

Lisbon runs about 47% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,144 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Munich cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 47% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,144 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Munich compared with Lisbon?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,561 a month in Lisbon and $4,965 in Munich, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Munich?

Lisbon scores 78/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Munich scores 82 and 88. Lisbon averages 17°C against 10°C in Munich.