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Lisbon vs Valencia

Valencia runs about 21% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 504 USD a month.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,416/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Valencia
Valencia
$1,912/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 3.0
Lisbon monthly
$2,416
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Valencia monthly
$1,912
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-21%
Valencia relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$400
Lisbon costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonValencia
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Valencia $1,050. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Valencia $457. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $82, Valencia $76. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $138, Valencia $127. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Valencia $32. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Valencia $105. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Valencia $64. Cheaper in Valencia.
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

MetricLisbonValencia
Cost
Total monthly cost2,416 USD1,912 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3830✓
Housing1,450 USD1,050 USD✓
Utilities138 USD127 USD✓
Food523 USD457 USD✓
Transport82 USD76 USD✓
Healthcare31 USD✓32 USD
Lifestyle120 USD105 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD5,316 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.3%36.2%✓
Left over each month2,145 USD3,404 USD✓
Average local net salary1,500 USD1,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,050 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,850 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD3,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety78/10080/100✓
Healthcare72/10084/100✓
Air quality80/100✓74/100
Public transport80/10080/100
Walkability86/10088/100✓
English proficiency82/100✓54/100
Nightlife88/100✓82/100
Family friendliness76/10084/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps210 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C✓18°C
Summer high28°C✓30°C
Winter low8°C✓7°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓2,700 h
Annual rainfall760 mm450 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access20 min10 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Madrid

Valencia runs about 21% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 504 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Valencia cheaper?

Valencia runs about 21% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 504 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Valencia compared with Lisbon?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,561 a month in Lisbon and $5,316 in Valencia, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Valencia?

Lisbon scores 78/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Valencia scores 80 and 84. Lisbon averages 17°C against 18°C in Valencia.