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Paris vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 9% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 251 USD a month.

Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,676/month · France
Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,425/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Paris monthly
$2,676
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,425
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-9%
Lisbon relative to Paris
Rent gap
$100
Paris costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ParisLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Paris $1,550, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Paris $594, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Paris $125, Lisbon $89. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Paris $181, Lisbon $140. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Paris $19, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Paris $124, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Paris $83, 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

MetricParisLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,676 USD2,425 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4238✓
Housing1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities181 USD140 USD✓
Food594 USD523 USD✓
Transport125 USD89 USD✓
Healthcare19 USD✓31 USD
Lifestyle124 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,582 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate45.0%✓45.3%
Left over each month1,906 USD2,135 USD✓
Average local net salary3,100 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre13,500 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety60/10078/100✓
Healthcare90/100✓72/100
Air quality58/10080/100✓
Public transport94/100✓80/100
Walkability92/100✓86/100
English proficiency58/10082/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓88/100
Family friendliness76/10076/100
Median broadband240 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature13°C✓17°C
Summer high26°C✓28°C
Winter low3°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall640 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access120 min20 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/ParisEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 9% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 251 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Paris or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 9% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 251 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Paris?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,582 a month in Paris and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Paris or Lisbon?

Paris scores 60/100 on safety and 90/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Paris averages 13°C against 17°C in Lisbon.