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Stockholm vs Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 11% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 307 USD a month.

Vaulted cellar room under the ruins of the Black Friars’ Cloister SvartbrödraklostretPlace: Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
$2,723/month · Sweden
Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson Ent · Public domain
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,416/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Stockholm monthly
$2,723
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,416
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-11%
Lisbon relative to Stockholm
Rent gap
$150
Stockholm costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

StockholmLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Stockholm $1,600, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Food
    Food: Stockholm $587, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Transport
    Transport: Stockholm $155, Lisbon $82. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Stockholm $140, Lisbon $138. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Stockholm $17, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Stockholm $142, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Other
    Other: Stockholm $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

MetricStockholmLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,723 USD2,416 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4338✓
Housing1,600 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities140 USD138 USD✓
Food587 USD523 USD✓
Transport155 USD82 USD✓
Healthcare17 USD✓31 USD
Lifestyle142 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,115 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate38.6%✓45.3%
Left over each month2,392 USD✓2,145 USD
Average local net salary3,100 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,000 USD2,600 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre8,500 USD6,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety84/100✓78/100
Healthcare88/100✓72/100
Air quality90/100✓80/100
Public transport92/100✓80/100
Walkability90/100✓86/100
English proficiency96/100✓82/100
Nightlife80/10088/100✓
Family friendliness94/100✓76/100
Median broadband230 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature8°C✓17°C
Summer high23°C✓28°C
Winter low-4°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,820 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall540 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access25 min20 min✓
CurrencySEKEUR
Time zoneEurope/StockholmEurope/Lisbon

Lisbon runs about 11% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 307 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Stockholm or Lisbon cheaper?

Lisbon runs about 11% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 307 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Stockholm?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,115 a month in Stockholm and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Stockholm or Lisbon?

Stockholm scores 84/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Stockholm averages 8°C against 17°C in Lisbon.