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Munich vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 32% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,144 USD a month.

Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-32%
Lisbon relative to Munich
Rent gap
$550
Munich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MunichLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Munich $2,000, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Munich $593, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Munich $131, Lisbon $89. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Munich $252, Lisbon $140. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Munich $347, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Munich $131, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Munich $116, 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

MetricMunichLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,570 USD2,425 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5638✓
Housing2,000 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities252 USD140 USD✓
Food593 USD523 USD✓
Transport131 USD89 USD✓
Healthcare347 USD31 USD✓
Lifestyle131 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate40.4%✓45.3%
Left over each month1,396 USD2,135 USD✓
Average local net salary3,300 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,700 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre12,500 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety82/100✓78/100
Healthcare88/100✓72/100
Air quality74/10080/100✓
Public transport92/100✓80/100
Walkability86/10086/100
English proficiency74/10082/100✓
Nightlife78/10088/100✓
Family friendliness86/100✓76/100
Median broadband150 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓17°C
Summer high24°C✓28°C
Winter low-2°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,750 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall950 mm760 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach accessNone nearby20 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 32% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,144 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Munich or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 32% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 1,144 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Munich?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,965 a month in Munich and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Munich or Lisbon?

Munich scores 82/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Munich averages 10°C against 17°C in Lisbon.