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Lisbon vs Porto

Porto runs about 21% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 498 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 51.
Porto
$1,927/month · Portugal
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Porto monthly
$1,927
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-21%
Porto relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$400
Lisbon costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonPorto
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Porto $1,050. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Porto $459. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, Porto $85. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, Porto $131. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Porto $28. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Porto $109. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Porto $65. Cheaper in Porto.
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

MetricLisbonPorto
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD1,927 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3830✓
Housing1,450 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities140 USD131 USD✓
Food523 USD459 USD✓
Transport89 USD85 USD✓
Healthcare31 USD28 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD109 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.3%45.3%
Left over each month2,135 USD2,634 USD✓
Average local net salary1,500 USD✓1,350 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety78/10080/100✓
Healthcare72/10072/100
Air quality80/100✓78/100
Public transport80/100✓72/100
Walkability86/100✓84/100
English proficiency82/100✓74/100
Nightlife88/100✓78/100
Family friendliness76/10078/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓175 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C15°C✓
Summer high28°C26°C✓
Winter low8°C✓5°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓2,470 h
Annual rainfall760 mm✓1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min20 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Lisbon

Porto runs about 21% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 498 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Porto cheaper?

Porto runs about 21% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 498 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Porto compared with Lisbon?

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

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Porto?

Lisbon scores 78/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Porto scores 80 and 72. Lisbon averages 17°C against 15°C in Porto.