Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Lisbon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lisbon is 7.4% lower than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lisbon is 4.0% lower than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Lisbon are 1.9% higher than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lisbon are 11.6% lower than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Lisbon are 10.0% lower than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lisbon is 41.0% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 14.00 € | -6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 50.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 8.90 € | -11.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.50 € | 3.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.44 € | 2.27 € | -6.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.60 € | 1.74 € | -33.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.70 € | 1.20 € | -29.4 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.03 € | 3.61 € | -10.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.45 € | 1.30 € | -10.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.65 € | -2.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.82 € | 2.85 € | +1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.47 € | 4.66 € | -27.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.66 € | 3.16 € | -13.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.48 € | 5.70 € | -12.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 0.98 € | -7.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.64 € | -23.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.81 € | -11.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.02 € | -2.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.83 € | +20.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.83 € | +19.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.53 € | +26.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.88 € | 0.77 € | -12.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.50 € | 5.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.23 € | 1.30 € | +5.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 € | 2.69 € | +39.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.62 € | 5.55 € | -1.3 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 52.00 € | 40.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.12 € | 3.60 € | +15.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 1.13 € | -46.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 23.75 € | 16.10 € | -32.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.31 € | 6.93 € | +9.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -10.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,619.74 € | 33,234.29 € | +20.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 152.60 € | 134.53 € | -11.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.73 € | 22.88 € | +45.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.23 € | 38.59 € | +23.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.81 € | 40.52 € | -11.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.75 € | 12.76 € | -7.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 8.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 506.67 € | 532.46 € | +5.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,175.00 € | 13,758.21 € | +50.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 89.62 € | 80.20 € | -10.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.85 € | 34.92 € | -2.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.34 € | 80.97 € | -8.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 104.58 € | 97.21 € | -7.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,337.21 € | 1,328.81 € | -0.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 961.58 € | 916.77 € | -4.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,320.93 € | 2,544.44 € | +9.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,680.77 € | 1,630.77 € | -3.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 510.00 € | 593.91 € | +16.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 306.34 € | 295.50 € | -3.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Lisbon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,146.69 € | 1,215.15 € | -43.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.36 | 3.96 | +18.0 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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Cities near Madrid: | Cost of Living in Pozuelo de Alarcon | 8.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Getafe | 9.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coslada | 9.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in La Moraleja | 11.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rivas-Vaciamadrid | 12.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fuenlabrada | 15.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mostoles | 15.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alcala de Henares | 20.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Soto del Real | 26.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aranjuez | 30.41 miles |
Cities near Lisbon: | Cost of Living in Carnaxide | 6.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Odivelas | 7.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alges | 7.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amadora | 7.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almada | 8.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corroios | 9.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio de Mouro | 13.65 miles |