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Milan vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 10% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 271 USD a month.

Vista di un prato dei Giardini pubblici Indro Montanelli, Milano, Italia - 30 Ottobre 2015.
Milan
$2,696/month · Italy
Alessandro Perazzoli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-10%
Lisbon relative to Milan
Rent gap
$100
Milan costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MilanLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Milan $1,550, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Milan $618, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Milan $93, Lisbon $89. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Milan $177, Lisbon $140. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Milan $34, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Milan $139, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Milan $85, 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

MetricMilanLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,696 USD2,425 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4238✓
Housing1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities177 USD140 USD✓
Food618 USD523 USD✓
Transport93 USD89 USD✓
Healthcare34 USD31 USD✓
Lifestyle139 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD4,561 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%45.3%✓
Left over each month1,809 USD2,135 USD✓
Average local net salary2,100 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,900 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety62/10078/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality52/10080/100✓
Public transport82/100✓80/100
Walkability88/100✓86/100
English proficiency54/10082/100✓
Nightlife88/10088/100
Family friendliness72/10076/100✓
Median broadband130 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature13°C✓17°C
Summer high29°C28°C✓
Winter low0°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,980 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall1000 mm760 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access110 min20 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 10% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 271 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Milan or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 10% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 271 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Milan?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,505 a month in Milan and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Milan or Lisbon?

Milan scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Milan averages 13°C against 17°C in Lisbon.