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Lisbon vs Paris

Lisbon runs about 10% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 251 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,676/month · France
Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Paris monthly
$2,676
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+10%
Paris relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$100
Paris costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonParis
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Paris $1,550. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Paris $594. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, Paris $125. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, Paris $181. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Paris $19. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Paris $124. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Paris $83. 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

MetricLisbonParis
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD✓2,676 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)38✓42
Housing1,450 USD✓1,550 USD
Utilities140 USD✓181 USD
Food523 USD✓594 USD
Transport89 USD✓125 USD
Healthcare31 USD19 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD✓124 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD4,582 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.3%45.0%✓
Left over each month2,135 USD✓1,906 USD
Average local net salary1,500 USD3,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD✓1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD✓3,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD✓13,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/100✓60/100
Healthcare72/10090/100✓
Air quality80/100✓58/100
Public transport80/10094/100✓
Walkability86/10092/100✓
English proficiency82/100✓58/100
Nightlife88/10092/100✓
Family friendliness76/10076/100
Median broadband180 Mbps240 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C13°C✓
Summer high28°C26°C✓
Winter low8°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓1,660 h
Annual rainfall760 mm640 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min✓120 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Paris

Lisbon runs about 10% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 251 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Paris cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 10% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 251 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Paris compared with Lisbon?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,561 a month in Lisbon and $4,582 in Paris, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Paris?

Lisbon scores 78/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Paris scores 60 and 90. Lisbon averages 17°C against 13°C in Paris.