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Valencia vs Lisbon

Valencia runs about 26% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 504 USD a month.

Valencia
Valencia
$1,912/month · Spain
Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 3.0
Aerial view of Augusta Street, Lisbon
Lisbon
$2,416/month · Portugal
Hugo Schneider · CC BY 2.0
Valencia monthly
$1,912
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Lisbon monthly
$2,416
Index 38 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+26%
Lisbon relative to Valencia
Rent gap
$400
Lisbon costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ValenciaLisbon
  • Housing
    Housing: Valencia $1,050, Lisbon $1,450. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: Valencia $457, Lisbon $523. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Valencia $76, Lisbon $82. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Valencia $127, Lisbon $138. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Valencia $32, Lisbon $31. Cheaper in Lisbon.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Valencia $105, Lisbon $120. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Valencia $64, Lisbon $72. Cheaper in Valencia.
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

MetricValenciaLisbon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,912 USD✓2,416 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)30✓38
Housing1,050 USD✓1,450 USD
Utilities127 USD✓138 USD
Food457 USD✓523 USD
Transport76 USD✓82 USD
Healthcare32 USD31 USD✓
Lifestyle105 USD✓120 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓45.3%
Left over each month3,404 USD✓2,145 USD
Average local net salary1,700 USD✓1,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD✓1,450 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,850 USD✓2,600 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓6,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓78/100
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality74/10080/100✓
Public transport80/10080/100
Walkability88/100✓86/100
English proficiency54/10082/100✓
Nightlife82/10088/100✓
Family friendliness84/100✓76/100
Median broadband210 Mbps✓180 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature18°C17°C✓
Summer high30°C28°C✓
Winter low7°C8°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,700 h2,800 h✓
Annual rainfall450 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓20 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Lisbon

Valencia runs about 26% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 504 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Valencia or Lisbon cheaper?

Valencia runs about 26% cheaper than Lisbon for this household, a difference of 504 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Lisbon compared with Valencia?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Valencia and $4,561 in Lisbon, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Valencia or Lisbon?

Valencia scores 80/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Lisbon scores 78 and 72. Valencia averages 18°C against 17°C in Lisbon.