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Lisbon vs Vienna

Lisbon and Vienna cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Aerial view of Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria
Vienna
$2,400/month · Austria
Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Vienna monthly
$2,400
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-1%
Vienna relative to Lisbon
Rent gap
$200
Lisbon costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LisbonVienna
  • Housing
    Housing: Lisbon $1,450, Vienna $1,250. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Food
    Food: Lisbon $523, Vienna $588. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Lisbon $89, Vienna $126. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Lisbon $140, Vienna $209. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Lisbon $31, Vienna $7.19. Cheaper in Vienna.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Lisbon $120, Vienna $134. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Lisbon $72, Vienna $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

MetricLisbonVienna
Cost
Total monthly cost2,425 USD2,400 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3838✓
Housing1,450 USD1,250 USD✓
Utilities140 USD✓209 USD
Food523 USD✓588 USD
Transport89 USD✓126 USD
Healthcare31 USD7 USD✓
Lifestyle120 USD✓134 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,561 USD✓4,204 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.3%✓49.6%
Left over each month2,135 USD✓1,804 USD
Average local net salary1,500 USD2,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,450 USD1,250 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,300 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre6,000 USD✓7,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety78/10086/100✓
Healthcare72/10088/100✓
Air quality80/100✓76/100
Public transport80/10096/100✓
Walkability86/10090/100✓
English proficiency82/100✓72/100
Nightlife88/100✓80/100
Family friendliness76/10090/100✓
Median broadband180 Mbps✓110 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C11°C✓
Summer high28°C26°C✓
Winter low8°C✓-2°C
Sunshine hours per year2,800 h✓1,880 h
Annual rainfall760 mm620 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access20 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/LisbonEurope/Vienna

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Frequently asked

Is Lisbon or Vienna cheaper?

Lisbon and Vienna cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Vienna compared with Lisbon?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,561 a month in Lisbon and $4,204 in Vienna, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Lisbon or Vienna?

Lisbon scores 78/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Vienna scores 86 and 88. Lisbon averages 17°C against 11°C in Vienna.