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London vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 40% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,625 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-40%
Lisbon relative to London
Rent gap
$1,150
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Lisbon $89. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Lisbon $140. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Lisbon $72. 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

MetricLondonLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,425 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6338✓
Housing2,600 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities267 USD140 USD✓
Food617 USD523 USD✓
Transport282 USD89 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓31 USD
Lifestyle169 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓45.3%
Left over each month1,902 USD2,135 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10078/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality60/10080/100✓
Public transport92/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓86/100
English proficiency100/100✓82/100
Nightlife94/100✓88/100
Family friendliness72/10076/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓17°C
Summer high23°C✓28°C
Winter low3°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min20 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 40% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,625 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 40% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,625 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Lisbon?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. London averages 12°C against 17°C in Lisbon.